Pb
Lead Symbol (Pb)
Lead is element 82 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Pb and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does Pb mean?
Pb is the chemical symbol for lead, element number 82 in the periodic table. Lead is a post-transition metal in group 14, period 6. It is a dense, toxic metal once used in water pipes and petrol; its symbol Pb comes from the Latin plumbum.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Pb |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 82 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 207 |
| Group / period | 14 / 6 |
| Element category | post-transition metal |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p² |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +4, +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.33 |
| Melting point | 600.61 K (327.46 °C) |
| Boiling point | 2022 K (1748.85 °C) |
| Density | 11.342 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | Known since ancient times |
| Common compounds | PbO, PbS, Pb(NO₃)₂ |
How to type Pb
- Plain text: type
Pb— 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 PbO — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Pb}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Pb}. - HTML:
Pb; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for lead?
The chemical symbol for lead is Pb.
What is the atomic number of lead?
Lead has atomic number 82, meaning each atom has 82 protons.
What is the electron configuration of lead?
The ground-state electron configuration of lead is [Xe]6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p².
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Reference: Lead on PubChem (NIH)