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Pd

Palladium

Palladium is a chemical element with the symbol Pd and atomic number 46. It has a standard atomic weight of 106.42, sits in period 5 and group 10, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolPd
Atomic number46
Standard atomic weight106.42
CategoryTransition metal
Group10
Period5
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d10
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 106.42 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 10

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.