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Germanium
Germanium
Germanium (Ge)
Metalloids · Solid · Period 4 · Group 14
Element Properties
- Atomic Number
- 32
- Symbol
- Ge
- Atomic Mass
- 72.63
- Category
- Metalloids
- Standard State
- Solid
- Period
- 4
- Group
- 14
- Electronegativity
- 2.01
- Atomic Radius
- 211
- Ionization Energy
- 7.9
- Electron Affinity
- 1.35
- Oxidation States
- +4, +2
- Melting Point
- 1211.4 K (938.25 °C)
- Boiling Point
- 3106 K (2832.85 °C)
- Density
- 5.323
- Electron Configuration
- [Ar]4s2 3d10 4p2
- Year Discovered
- 1886
Electron shells
[Ar]4s2 3d10 4p2
Electrons are arranged in shells (principal energy levels) around the nucleus. The diagram is a schematic — orbitals in the same shell are not drawn separately.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Germanium?
The atomic number of Germanium is 32, which equals the number of protons in its nucleus.
What is the atomic mass of Germanium?
The atomic mass of Germanium is approximately 72.63 u (one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom).
What is the electron configuration of Germanium?
The electron configuration of Germanium is [Ar]4s2 3d10 4p2.
Where is Germanium in the periodic table?
Germanium is located in period 4, group 14.
When was Germanium discovered?
Germanium was discovered in 1886.