75Re

Rhenium

Transition metal

Properties of Rhenium

Atomic number (Z)
75
Symbol
Re
Name
Rhenium
Atomic mass
186.207 u
Period
6
Group
7
Family
Transition metals
Classification
Transition metal
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁵ 6s²

About Rhenium

Rhenium is a chemical element with symbol Re and atomic number 75 (atomic mass of about 186.207 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Rhenium is located in period 6, 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 Rhenium is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁵ 6s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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