24Cr
Chromium
Transition metal
Properties of Chromium
- Atomic number (Z)
- 24
- Symbol
- Cr
- Name
- Chromium
- Atomic mass
- 51.996 u
- Period
- 4
- Group
- 6
- Family
- Transition metals
- Classification
- Transition metal
- Electron configuration
- [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹
About Chromium
Chromium is a chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24 (atomic mass of about 51.996 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Chromium is located in period 4, in group 6, belonging to the transition metals family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Chromium is [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.