25Mn
Manganese
Transition metal
Properties of Manganese
- Atomic number (Z)
- 25
- Symbol
- Mn
- Name
- Manganese
- Atomic mass
- 54.938 u
- Period
- 4
- Group
- 7
- Family
- Transition metals
- Classification
- Transition metal
- Electron configuration
- [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s²
About Manganese
Manganese is a chemical element with symbol Mn and atomic number 25 (atomic mass of about 54.938 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Manganese is located in period 4, in group 7, 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 Manganese is [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.