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Rhodium

Rhodium is a chemical element with the symbol Rh and atomic number 45. It has a standard atomic weight of 102.91, sits in period 5 and group 9, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolRh
Atomic number45
Standard atomic weight102.91
CategoryTransition metal
Group9
Period5
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d8 5s1
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 102.91 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 9

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.