Hans christian oersted element chart
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Hans christian oersted element chart
ALUMINIUM
BORON GROUP
| Atomic number: | 13 |
| Group numbers: | 13 |
| Period: | 3 |
| Electronic configuration: | [Ne] 3s2 3p1 |
| Formal oxidation number: | +3 |
| Electronegativities: | 1.61 |
| Atomic radius / pm: | 143.2 |
| Relative atomic mass: | 26.981 5385(7) |
Aluminium was discovered by Hans Christian Ørsted (DK) in 1825.
The origin of the name comes from the Latin word alumen meaning alum. It is a soft, lightweight, silvery-white metal. Exposed surfaces quickly form protective oxide coating.
Aluminum atomic number
It reacts violently with oxidants. Aluminium is third most abundant element in the earth's crust. Aluminium is the most abundant metal to be found in the earth's crust, but is never found free in nature. Aluminium is obtained by electrolysis from bauxite.
Hans christian oersted element chart pdf
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