43Tc
Technetium
Transition metal
Properties of Technetium
- Atomic number (Z)
- 43
- Symbol
- Tc
- Name
- Technetium
- Atomic mass
- 98 u
- Period
- 5
- Group
- 7
- Family
- Transition metals
- Classification
- Transition metal
- Electron configuration
- [Kr] 4d⁵ 5s²
About Technetium
Technetium is a chemical element with symbol Tc and atomic number 43 (atomic mass of about 98 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Technetium is located in period 5, 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 Technetium is [Kr] 4d⁵ 5s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.