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    Te

    Tellurium

    Metalloid

    Atomic Number: 52 • Atomic Mass: 127.6000 u • Period: 5 • Group: 16

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁴
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.1
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    Overview

    Tellurium is the chemical element with the symbol Te and atomic number 52. It belongs to the Metalloid group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Te
    • Atomic Number:52
    • Atomic Mass:127.6000 u
    • Group:16
    • Period:5
    • Category:Metalloid
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.1 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after the Latin word for Earth, 'tellus'

    Fun Fact #2

    Gives garlic odor when metabolized

    Common Uses

    • Solar panels
    • Rubber production
    • Electronics