Md
Mendelevium Symbol (Md)
Mendelevium is element 101 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Md and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Md mean?
Md is the chemical symbol for mendelevium, element number 101 in the periodic table. Mendelevium is an actinide in the f-block, period 7. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1955.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Md |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 101 |
| Mass number (no standard atomic weight) | [258] |
| Group / period | f-block / 7 |
| Element category | actinide |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s² 5f¹³ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +3, +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.3 |
| Melting point | 1100 K (826.85 °C) |
| Discovered | 1955 |
How to type Md
- Plain text: type
Md— 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{Md}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Md}. - HTML:
Md; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for mendelevium?
The chemical symbol for mendelevium is Md.
What is the atomic number of mendelevium?
Mendelevium has atomic number 101, meaning each atom has 101 protons.
What is the electron configuration of mendelevium?
The ground-state electron configuration of mendelevium is [Rn]7s² 5f¹³.
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Reference: Mendelevium on PubChem (NIH)