What are the basic properties of Lead?
Lead (symbol: Pb) is a post-transition metal with atomic number 82. Its atomic mass is 207.2 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 14.
Lead (Pb) Properties and Facts
Element 82 - Post-Transition Metal
What is the electron configuration of Lead?
The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p²
What are the physical properties of Lead?
Melting point: 600.61 K
Boiling point: 2022.0 K
Density: 11.34 g/cm³
What are the known isotopes of Lead?
- Pb-204: 1.4% abundance
- Pb-206: 24.1% abundance
- Pb-207: 22.1% abundance
- Pb-208: 52.4% abundance
What is the biological role and occurrence of Lead?
Biological role: Toxic with no known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in ores such as galena