Gallium (Ga) Properties and Facts

Element 31 - Post-Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Gallium?

Gallium (symbol: Ga) is a post-transition metal with atomic number 31. Its atomic mass is 69.723 u, and it belongs to period 4 and group 13.

What is the electron configuration of Gallium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p¹

What are the physical properties of Gallium?

Melting point: 302.91 K
Boiling point: 2477.0 K
Density: 5.91 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Gallium?

  • Ga-69: 60.108% abundance
  • Ga-71: 39.892% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Gallium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in bauxite and zinc ores

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