69Tm

Thulium

Lanthanide

Properties of Thulium

Atomic number (Z)
69
Symbol
Tm
Name
Thulium
Atomic mass
168.934 u
Period
6
Group
Family
Lanthanides (f-block)
Classification
Lanthanide
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f¹³ 6s²

About Thulium

Thulium is a chemical element with symbol Tm and atomic number 69 (atomic mass of about 168.934 u). It is classified as a lanthanide on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Thulium is located in period 6, outside the numbered groups (f-block), belonging to the lanthanides (f-block) family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Thulium is [Xe] 4f¹³ 6s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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