Tellurium (Te) is a chemical element belonging to the category Metalloid, with atomic number 52 and standard atomic mass 127.60 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Tellurium
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Identity
Name: Tellurium
Symbol: Te
Atomic number: 52
Atomic mass: 127.6000 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 16
Period: 5
Category: Metalloid
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: Intermediate (200°C to 1400°C)
Density: Medium
Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁴
Scientific description
Tellurium is a chemical element with symbol Te and atomic number 52.
It belongs to the category of metalloids and occupies group 16 and period 5.
Its standard atomic mass is 127.6000 u.