Bi
Bismuth Symbol (Bi)
Bismuth is element 83 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Bi and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Bi mean?
Bi is the chemical symbol for bismuth, element number 83 in the periodic table. Bismuth is a post-transition metal in group 15, period 6. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1753.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Bi |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 83 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 208.98040 |
| Group / period | 15 / 6 |
| Element category | post-transition metal |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p³ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +5, +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.02 |
| Melting point | 544.55 K (271.40 °C) |
| Boiling point | 1837 K (1563.85 °C) |
| Density | 9.807 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | 1753 |
How to type Bi
- Plain text: type
Bi— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Bi}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Bi}. - HTML:
Bi; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for bismuth?
The chemical symbol for bismuth is Bi.
What is the atomic number of bismuth?
Bismuth has atomic number 83, meaning each atom has 83 protons.
What is the electron configuration of bismuth?
The ground-state electron configuration of bismuth is [Xe]6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p³.
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Reference: Bismuth on PubChem (NIH)