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Indium

Indium is a chemical element with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It has a standard atomic weight of 114.82, sits in period 5 and group 13, and is classified as a post-transition metal.

Properties

SymbolIn
Atomic number49
Standard atomic weight114.82
CategoryPost-transition metal
Group13
Period5
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p1
Outer-shell electrons3

The figure of 114.82 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.