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Os

Osmium

Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76. It has a standard atomic weight of 190.23, sits in period 6 and group 8, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolOs
Atomic number76
Standard atomic weight190.23
CategoryTransition metal
Group8
Period6
Electron configuration[Xe] 4f14 5d6 6s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 190.23 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 8

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.