2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Lanthanum (La) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

Electrons have a specific form of distribution (or configuration) in every atom, even Lanthanum. Some are hard to memorise (or predict), so what is the electron configuration of an atom of La?

In the case of Lanthanum the abbreviated electron configuration is  [Xe] 5d1 6s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Lanthanum that most people don't know.

Lanthanum Overview

Lanthanum Complete Electron Configuration

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4 s2 3 d10 4 p6 5 s2 4 d10 5 p6 6 s2 5 d1

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[Xe] 5d1 6s2

Sources

Found with rare earths in monazite and bastnasite. Monazite sand typicall contains 25% lanthanum.

Atomic Symbol

La

Uses

It is used in the electodes of high-intensity, carbon-arc lights. Also used in the production of high-grade europium metal. Because it gives glass refractive properties, it is used in expensive camera lenses.

Atomic Number

57

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Soft, silvery-white, malleable, ductile metal.

Atomic Mass

138,9055

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: lanthanein (to be hidden).

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander
Year: 1839
Location: Sweden

Want to learn more details and data about Lanthanum (La)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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