Vanadium (V)
Vanadium
Vanadium (V) is a transition metal in period 4, group 5. Its relative atomic mass is 50.942 and the molar mass of the atom is 50.942 g/mol.
Atomic number 23
Atomic mass 50.942
Molar mass 50.942 g/mol
Category Transition metal Solid
Properties of vanadium
| Atomic number | 23 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | V |
| Latin name | Vanadium |
| Relative atomic mass | 50.942 |
| Molar mass | 50.942 g/mol |
| Group, period, block | 5, 4, d |
| Category | Transition metal |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar] 3d³ 4s² |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.63 |
| Atomic radius | 135 pm |
Electron configuration of vanadium
Electrons per shell
K2L8M11N2
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d³ 4s²
Noble-gas notation
23 protons · 23 electrons[Ar] 3d³ 4s²
Formula and compounds of vanadium
Simple substanceVvanadiumMolar mass of V: 50.942 g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of vanadium is 50.942, so the molar mass of the atom is 50.942 g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d³ 4s². Noble-gas notation: [Ar] 3d³ 4s².