Cerium
Lanthanide| Atomic number | 58 |
|---|---|
| Category | Lanthanide |
| Atomic mass | 140.12 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f¹ 5d¹ 6s² |
| Oxidation states | +3, +4 |
| Electronegativity | 1.12 |
| Melting point | 795 °C |
| Boiling point | 3,443 °C |
| Density | 6.77 g/cm³ |
| Crystal structure | Face-centred cubic |
| Period | 6 |
| Block | f |
| Discovered | 1,803 |
| Crustal abundance | 66 ppm |
