Atomic Number
23
Element 23
Vanadium (V)
Vanadium is a chemical element with symbol V and atomic number 23. It is a hard, silvery-grey, ductile, malleable transition metal.
Atomic Mass
50.942 u
Category
Transition Metal
Period
4
Group
Group 5: vanadium group
Phase
solid
Density
6 g/cm3
Electron Shells
2, 8, 11, 2
Atomic Structure
Protons: 23. Electrons: 23. Neutrons: Varies by isotope.
Electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d³
Why Vanadium Matters
Vanadium helps connect atomic number 23, transition metal behavior, period 4 trends, and electron shell structure. Its solid phase, atomic mass of 50.942 u, and electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d³ make it useful for comparing bonding patterns across the periodic table.
Discovery and Occurrence
Vanadium was discovered 1801 by Andrés Manuel del Río. Vanadium is a chemical element with symbol V and atomic number 23. It is a hard, silvery-grey, ductile, malleable transition metal.
Safety and Handling Context
Vanadium is presented here for learning and comparison. Pure elements and laboratory compounds can have hazards that depend on dose, form, and setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the atomic number of Vanadium?
- Vanadium has atomic number 23, which means a neutral atom has 23 protons and 23 electrons.
- What is the chemical symbol for Vanadium?
- The chemical symbol for Vanadium is V.
- What category is Vanadium in?
- Vanadium is classified as a transition metal and sits in period 4 of the periodic table.
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