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    Cd

    Cadmium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 48 • Atomic Mass: 112.4100 u • Period: 5 • Group: 12

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.69
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    Overview

    Cadmium is the chemical element with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Cd
    • Atomic Number:48
    • Atomic Mass:112.4100 u
    • Group:12
    • Period:5
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.69 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Toxic heavy metal

    Fun Fact #2

    Named after the Greek word 'kadmeia' meaning zinc ore

    Common Uses

    • Batteries
    • Pigments
    • Nuclear reactors