23 V Vanadium 50.942 u

Vanadium

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Period
4
Group
5
Block
d-block
Phase (STP)
Solid

Vanadium is a hard, silvery-grey transition metal used to strengthen steel. It forms colorful compounds in multiple oxidation states.

Appearance: Blue-silvery-grey metallic

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 50.942 u
Density 6.11 g/cm³
Melting Point 1909.8 °C
Boiling Point 3406.8 °C
Phase at STP Solid
Atomic Radius 171.0 pm

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 1.63
Ionization Energy 650.9 eV
Electron Affinity 50.6 eV
Valence Electrons 5

Electron Configuration

Configuration [Ar] 3d³ 4s²

Electron Shell Configuration

Vanadium electron shell configuration V 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 11e⁻ 2e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Vanadium position in the periodic table V

Discovery

Discovered by: Andres Manuel del Rio
Year: 1801

Compounds Containing Vanadium

More Transition Metal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanadium?
Vanadium (V) is a chemical element with atomic number 23. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a transition metal.
What are the key properties of Vanadium?
Vanadium has an atomic mass of 50.942 u, density of 6.11 g/cm³, melting point of 1909.8°C, boiling point of 3406.8°C.
What is the electron configuration of Vanadium?
The electron configuration of Vanadium is [Ar] 3d3 4s2. It is in the d-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Vanadium?
Vanadium was discovered by Andres Manuel del Rio in 1801.
What is the electronegativity of Vanadium?
Vanadium has an electronegativity of 1.63 on the Pauling scale.