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101
Md
[258]

Mendelevium

Actinides · Group 15 · Period 6–7 (f)

Atomic properties

Atomic number101
SymbolMd
Standard atomic weight[258]
ClassificationActinides
Groupf-block series
Period7
Blockf-block (actinide)
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f13 7s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.30
Common oxidation states+3, +2

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density10.3 g/cm³
Melting point827 °C
Boiling point
Discovered1955
CAS number