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    Vanadium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 23 • Atomic Mass: 50.9420 u • Period: 4 • Group: 5

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d³
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.63
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    Overview

    Vanadium is the chemical element with the symbol V and atomic number 23. 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:V
    • Atomic Number:23
    • Atomic Mass:50.9420 u
    • Group:5
    • Period:4
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.63 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Norse goddess Vanadis

    Fun Fact #2

    Produces colorful compounds

    Common Uses

    • Steel production
    • Nuclear applications
    • Redox flow batteries