Electron Configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 5s2 5p4
Name |
Tellurium |
Symbol |
Te |
Atomic Number |
52 |
Atomic Mass |
127.6 amu |
Number of Protons |
52 |
Number of Neutrons |
76 |
Number of Electrons |
52 |
Melting Point |
449.5 degrees Celcius |
Boiling Point |
989.9 degrees Celcius |
Density |
6.24 g/cm3 |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Metalloids |
Period |
5 |
Origin of Name |
From the Latin word tellus, meaning earth |
Date & Place of Discovery |
Transylvania, 1782 |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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