82Pb

Lead

Post-transition metal

Properties of Lead

Atomic number (Z)
82
Symbol
Pb
Name
Lead
Atomic mass
207.2 u
Period
6
Group
14
Family
Carbon group
Classification
Post-transition metal
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p²

About Lead

Lead is a chemical element with symbol Pb and atomic number 82 (atomic mass of about 207.2 u). It is classified as a post-transition metal on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Lead is located in period 6, in group 14, belonging to the carbon group family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Lead is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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