Palladium (Pd)
Palladium
Palladium (Pd) is a transition metal in period 5, group 10. Its relative atomic mass is 106.42 and the molar mass of the atom is 106.42 g/mol.
Atomic number 46
Atomic mass 106.42
Molar mass 106.42 g/mol
Category Transition metal Solid
Properties of palladium
| Atomic number | 46 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Pd |
| Latin name | Palladium |
| Relative atomic mass | 106.42 |
| Molar mass | 106.42 g/mol |
| Group, period, block | 10, 5, d |
| Category | Transition metal |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d¹⁰ |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.2 |
| Atomic radius | 140 pm |
Electron configuration of palladium
Electrons per shell
K2L8M18N18
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰
Noble-gas notation
46 protons · 46 electrons[Kr] 4d¹⁰
Formula and compounds of palladium
Simple substancePdpalladiumMolar mass of Pd: 106.42 g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of palladium is 106.42, so the molar mass of the atom is 106.42 g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰. Noble-gas notation: [Kr] 4d¹⁰.