83 Bi
Post-transition metal
Bismuth
Iridescent rainbow crystals.
Properties of Bismuth
- Atomic number (Z)
- 83
- Symbol
- Bi
- Atomic mass
- 208.98 g/mol
- Category
- Post-transition metal
- Group
- 15
- Period
- 6
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p³
- Electronegativity (Pauling)
- 2.02
- Atomic radius
- 143 pm
- First ionization energy
- 703 kJ/mol
- Melting point
- 544.7 K (271.6 °C)
- Boiling point
- 1837 K (1563.8 °C)
- Density
- 9.807 g/cm³
- Phase at 25 °C
- Solid
- Discovered
- Known since ancient times
Frequently asked questions
What is Bismuth?
Bismuth (Bi) is a post-transition metal, element number 83 on the periodic table. Iridescent rainbow crystals.
What is the atomic number and atomic mass of Bismuth?
Bismuth has atomic number 83 and an atomic mass of about 208.98 g/mol.
What is the electron configuration of Bismuth?
The electron configuration of Bismuth is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p³.
Where is Bismuth on the periodic table?
Bismuth sits in group 15, period 6, and is classified as a post-transition metal.