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23
V
50.942

Vanadium

Transition metals · Group 5 · Period 4

Atomic properties

Atomic number23
SymbolV
Standard atomic weight50.942
ClassificationTransition metals
Group5
Period4
Blockd-block
Electron configuration[Ar] 3d3 4s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.63
Common oxidation states+5, +4, +3

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density6.11 g/cm³
Melting point1910 °C
Boiling point3407 °C
Discovered1801
CAS number