Molybdenum
Transition metal| Atomic number | 42 |
|---|---|
| Category | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 95.95 |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]4d⁵ 5s¹ |
| Oxidation states | +4, +6 |
| Electronegativity | 2.16 |
| Melting point | 2,623 °C |
| Boiling point | 4,639 °C |
| Density | 10.28 g/cm³ |
| Crystal structure | Body-centred cubic |
| Group | 6 |
| Period | 5 |
| Block | d |
| Discovered | 1,781 |
| Crustal abundance | 1.2 ppm |
