56Ba
Barium
Alkaline earth metal
Properties of Barium
- Atomic number (Z)
- 56
- Symbol
- Ba
- Name
- Barium
- Atomic mass
- 137.327 u
- Period
- 6
- Group
- 2
- Family
- Alkaline earth metals
- Classification
- Alkaline earth metal
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 6s²
About Barium
Barium is a chemical element with symbol Ba and atomic number 56 (atomic mass of about 137.327 u). It is classified as a alkaline earth metal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Barium is located in period 6, in group 2, belonging to the alkaline earth metals family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Barium is [Xe] 6s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.