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33As

Element 33

Arsenic

Metalloids

Arsenic (As) is in the p-block of the periodic table — group 15, period 4.

Arsenic is a chemical element with symbol As and atomic number 33.

Key data

Atomic number
33
Atomic mass
74.922 u
Group / Period
15 / 4
Block
p-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
5.727 g/cm³
Melting point
Boiling point
Electron configuration
[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3

Periodic table block

Arsenic is in the p-block (group 15, period 4). Elements land in the p-block when their highest-energy electrons fill a p subshell — this region holds most nonmetals, the metalloids, and the metals on the right of the table.

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Common uses

  • Wood preservative
  • Semiconductor dopant
  • Toxic histories

Discovery

Year: Known since antiquity

Discovered by: Bronze Age

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Arsenic?

Arsenic has atomic number 33. Its symbol is As and its atomic mass is 74.922 u.

What category of element is Arsenic?

Arsenic is classified as metalloids. It sits in group 15, period 4 of the periodic table.

What block of the periodic table is Arsenic in?

Arsenic is in the p-block (group 15, period 4). Its highest-energy electrons occupy the p subshell — you can see this in its electron configuration, [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3.

What is Arsenic used for?

Common uses of Arsenic include: Wood preservative, Semiconductor dopant, Toxic histories.

When was Arsenic discovered?

Arsenic has been known since antiquity.

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