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    Ce

    Cerium

    Lanthanide

    Atomic Number: 58 • Atomic Mass: 140.1200 u • Period: 6 • Group: 101

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹ 5d¹
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.12
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    Applications

    Cerium has a wide range of applications in various industries, including:

    • Self-cleaning ovens
    • Lighter flints
    • Catalytic converters