Nickel (Ni), element 28 – Learn Acer periodic table

Transition metal, atomic number 28.

Nickel is a chemical element with symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel belongs to the transition metals and is hard and ductile.

Symbol Ni. Atomic mass 58.69344 u. Group 10, period 4. Electron configuration [Ar] 3d8 4s2. Electrons per shell 2, 8, 16, 2. State at room temperature: Solid. Melting point 1454.8 °C, boiling point 2729.8 °C. Discovered by Axel Fredrik Cronstedt.

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Nickel (Ni), element 28 – Learn Acer periodic table

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