38 Sr

Strontium

Alkaline earth metal
Atomic number38
CategoryAlkaline earth metal
Atomic mass87.62
Electron configuration[Kr]5s²
Oxidation states+2
Electronegativity0.95
Melting point777 °C
Boiling point1,382 °C
Density2.64 g/cm³
Crystal structureFace-centred cubic
Group2
Period5
Blocks
Discovered1,790
Crustal abundance370 ppm

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