83Bi
Element 83
Bismuth
Post-transition metals
Bismuth is a chemical element with symbol Bi and atomic number 83.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 83
- Atomic mass
- 208.980 u
- Group / Period
- 15 / 6
- Block
- p-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 9.78 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 271.6 °C
- Boiling point
- 1563.8 °C
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p3
Common uses
- •Pepto-Bismol
- •Cosmetics
- •Lead-free solder
Discovery
Year: Known since antiquity
Discovered by: Claude François Geoffroy
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Bismuth?
Bismuth has atomic number 83. Its symbol is Bi and its atomic mass is 208.98 u.
What category of element is Bismuth?
Bismuth is classified as post-transition metals. It sits in group 15, period 6 of the periodic table.
What is Bismuth used for?
Common uses of Bismuth include: Pepto-Bismol, Cosmetics, Lead-free solder.
When was Bismuth discovered?
Bismuth has been known since antiquity.
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