Lead (Pb) — Element 82: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Lead(Pb) — Element 82
Lead (Pb) is a post-transition metal with atomic number 82 and atomic mass 207. It has melting point 600.61 K (327 °C), boiling point 2022 K (1749 °C), density 11.342 g/cm³. It sits in group 14 and period 6 of the periodic table and has been known since antiquity.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 207.0000 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 4f14 5d10 6p2 |
| Oxidation states | +4, +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.33 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 202 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.417 eV |
| Electron affinity | 0.36 eV |
| Melting point | 600.61 K |
| Boiling point | 2022 K |
| Density | 11.342 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | Ancient |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of lead?
The ground-state electron configuration of lead is [Xe]6s2 4f14 5d10 6p2.
What group and period is lead in?
Lead (Pb) is in group 14 and period 6 of the periodic table, classified as a post-transition metal.
What is the melting point of lead?
Lead melts at 600.61 K (327 °C).
What is the standard state of lead?
Lead 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: .