Identity
- Name: Lead
- Symbol: Pb
- Atomic number: 82
- Atomic mass: 207.2000 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 14
- Period: 6
- Category: Post-transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: 327.46 °C
- Density: Very high
- Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p²
Scientific description
Lead is a chemical element with symbol Pb and atomic number 82. It is part of the Post-transition metal category, located in group 14 and period 6. Its standard atomic mass is 207.2000 u.