82Pb
Element 82
Lead
Post-transition metals
Lead (/lɛd/) is a chemical element in the carbon group with symbol Pb (from Latin:plumbum) and atomic number 82.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 82
- Atomic mass
- 207.210 u
- Group / Period
- 14 / 6
- Block
- p-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 11.34 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 327.5 °C
- Boiling point
- 1748.8 °C
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p2
Common uses
- •Car batteries
- •Radiation shielding
- •Old paints (banned)
Discovery
Year: Known since antiquity
Discovered by: Middle East
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Lead?
Lead has atomic number 82. Its symbol is Pb and its atomic mass is 207.21 u.
What category of element is Lead?
Lead is classified as post-transition metals. It sits in group 14, period 6 of the periodic table.
What is Lead used for?
Common uses of Lead include: Car batteries, Radiation shielding, Old paints (banned).
When was Lead discovered?
Lead has been known since antiquity.
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