Bismuth (Bi) — Element 83: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Bismuth(Bi) — Element 83
Bismuth (Bi) is a post-transition metal with atomic number 83 and atomic mass 208.98. It has melting point 544.55 K (271 °C), boiling point 1837 K (1564 °C), density 9.807 g/cm³. It sits in group 15 and period 6 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1753.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 208.9804 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 4f14 5d10 6p3 |
| Oxidation states | +5, +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.02 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 207 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.289 eV |
| Electron affinity | 0.946 eV |
| Melting point | 544.55 K |
| Boiling point | 1837 K |
| Density | 9.807 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | 1753 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of bismuth?
The ground-state electron configuration of bismuth is [Xe]6s2 4f14 5d10 6p3.
What group and period is bismuth in?
Bismuth (Bi) is in group 15 and period 6 of the periodic table, classified as a post-transition metal.
What is the melting point of bismuth?
Bismuth melts at 544.55 K (271 °C).
What is the standard state of bismuth?
Bismuth is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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About this data: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .