Rhodium (Rh) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 45 and atomic mass 102.9100 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Rhodium
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Identity
Name: Rhodium
Symbol: Rh
Atomic number: 45
Atomic mass: 102.9100 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 9
Period: 5
Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: 1964 °C
Density: 12.41 g/cm³
Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d⁸ 5s¹
Scientific description
Rhodium is a chemical element with symbol Rh and atomic number 45.
It belongs to the category of Transition metals and occupies group 9 and period 5.
Its standard atomic mass is 102.9100 u.