23V

Vanadium

Transition metal

Properties of Vanadium

Atomic number (Z)
23
Symbol
V
Name
Vanadium
Atomic mass
50.942 u
Period
4
Group
5
Family
Transition metals
Classification
Transition metal
Electron configuration
[Ar] 3d³ 4s²

About Vanadium

Vanadium is a chemical element with symbol V and atomic number 23 (atomic mass of about 50.942 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Vanadium is located in period 4, in group 5, 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 Vanadium is [Ar] 3d³ 4s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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