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    Ni

    Nickel

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 28 • Atomic Mass: 58.6930 u • Period: 4 • Group: 10

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁸
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.91
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    Overview

    Nickel is the chemical element with the symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 4 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Ni
    • Atomic Number:28
    • Atomic Mass:58.6930 u
    • Group:10
    • Period:4
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.91 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after a mischievous sprite

    Fun Fact #2

    Can be magnetized

    Common Uses

    • Stainless steel
    • Batteries
    • Coins