42 Mo Molybdenum 95.95 u

Molybdenum

Add one script tag to your page:

<div data-chemfyi="element" data-slug="Mo"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/chemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Embed as an iframe:

<iframe src="https://chemfyi.com/iframe/element/Mo/?style=modern&theme=light" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%"></iframe>

Paste the URL in WordPress, Medium, or Ghost:

https://chemfyi.com/element/mo/

Shields.io-compatible SVG badge:

Molybdenum badge ![Molybdenum](https://chemfyi.com/badge/element/Mo.svg)

Web Component:

<chemfyi-element slug="Mo"></chemfyi-element>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/chemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
Period
5
Group
6
Block
d-block
Phase (STP)
Solid

Molybdenum is a high-melting-point transition metal essential for steel alloys. It is also a trace element necessary for life.

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 95.95 u
Phase at STP Solid

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 2.16

Electron Configuration

Configuration [Kr] 4d⁵ 5s¹

Electron Shell Configuration

Molybdenum electron shell configuration Mo 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 18e⁻ 13e⁻ 1e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Molybdenum position in the periodic table Mo

Periodic Table

Lanthanides Actinides

Compounds Containing Molybdenum

More Transition Metal

Explore on Science FYI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molybdenum?
Molybdenum (Mo) is a chemical element with atomic number 42. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a transition metal.
What are the key properties of Molybdenum?
Molybdenum has an atomic mass of 95.95 u.
What is the electron configuration of Molybdenum?
The electron configuration of Molybdenum is [Kr] 4d5 5s1. It is in the d-block of the periodic table.
What is the electronegativity of Molybdenum?
Molybdenum has an electronegativity of 2.16 on the Pauling scale.