Physical and chemical properties of Barium

Atomic Number:56
Element Symbol:Ba
Element Name:Barium
Atomic Weight:137.327
Group Number:2
Group Name:Alkaline earth metal
Period Number:6
Block:s-block
Ground State Configuration:[Xe] 6s2
Ground State Level:1S0
Standard State:Solid
Common Valences:0,2
Bond Length:434.7
Atomic Radius Empirical:215
Atomic Radius Calculated:253
Covalent Radius Empirical:198
First Ionization Energy:502.9
Pauling Electronegativity:0.89
Sanderson Electronegativity:0.68
Allred Rochow Electronegativity:0.97
Mulliken Jaffe Electronegativity:0.88
Density Of Solid:3510
Molar Volume:38.16
Velocity Of Sound:1620
Youngs Modulus:13
Rigidity Modulus:4.9
Bulk Modulus:9.6
Mineral Hardness:1.25
Electrical Resistivity:35
Melting Point:727
Boiling Point:1870
Thermal Conductivity:18
Coefficient Of Linear Expansion:20.6
Enthalpy Of Fusion:8.0
Enthalpy Of Vaporization:140
Enthalpy Of Atmization:182
Most Common Oxidation Numbers:2
Color:Silvery white
Classification:Metallic
Discovered By:Sir Humphrey Davy
Discovered At:England
Discovered When:1808
Origin Of Name:From the Greek word barys meaning heavy

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