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Ga

Gallium

Gallium is a chemical element with the symbol Ga and atomic number 31. It has a standard atomic weight of 69.723, sits in period 4 and group 13, and is classified as a post-transition metal.

Properties

SymbolGa
Atomic number31
Standard atomic weight69.723
CategoryPost-transition metal
Group13
Period4
Electron configuration[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p1
Outer-shell electrons3

The figure of 69.723 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 13

Atomic weights are the IUPAC 2021 standard values, abridged to the conventional five significant figures. Group, period, category and electron configuration are derived from the atomic number rather than stored, so they cannot drift out of step with it.