51Sb

Antimony

Metalloid

Properties of Antimony

Atomic number (Z)
51
Symbol
Sb
Name
Antimony
Atomic mass
121.76 u
Period
5
Group
15
Family
Nitrogen group
Classification
Metalloid
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p³

About Antimony

Antimony is a chemical element with symbol Sb and atomic number 51 (atomic mass of about 121.76 u). It is classified as a metalloid on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Antimony is located in period 5, in group 15, belonging to the nitrogen group family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Antimony is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p³, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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