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Re

Rhenium

Rhenium is a chemical element with the symbol Re and atomic number 75. It has a standard atomic weight of 186.21, sits in period 6 and group 7, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolRe
Atomic number75
Standard atomic weight186.21
CategoryTransition metal
Group7
Period6
Electron configuration[Xe] 4f14 5d5 6s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 186.21 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 7

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.