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Ru

Ruthenium

Ruthenium is a chemical element with the symbol Ru and atomic number 44. It has a standard atomic weight of 101.07, sits in period 5 and group 8, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolRu
Atomic number44
Standard atomic weight101.07
CategoryTransition metal
Group8
Period5
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d7 5s1
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 101.07 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.