W
Tungsten
Tungsten is a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It has a standard atomic weight of 183.84, sits in period 6 and group 6, and is classified as a transition metal.
Properties
| Symbol | W |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 74 |
| Standard atomic weight | 183.84 |
| Category | Transition metal |
| Group | 6 |
| Period | 6 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d4 6s2 |
| Outer-shell electrons | 2 |
The figure of 183.84 is a standard atomic weight.
Compounds containing tungsten
1 of the compounds in this reference contain W, listed by the fraction of their mass it makes up.
| Compound | Formula | Atoms | % by mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| sodium tungstate | Na2O4W | 1 | 62.6% |
Calculate with tungsten
- Molar mass of any formula containing it
- Electron configuration, including ions
- Effective nuclear charge by Slater's rules
- Average atomic mass from isotope abundances
Group 6
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.