Strontium (Sr) - Element 38 | Properties & Electron Configuration

What is Strontium?

Strontium (Sr) is element 38, a alkaline earth metal in period 5, group 2. Its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 5s².

Atomic Number38
SymbolSr
Atomic Mass87.62 u
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Period5
Group2
Blocks
Electron Configuration1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 5s²
Short Config[Kr] 5s²
Electronegativity0.95
Atomic Radius200 pm
Ionization Energy549 kJ/mol
Electron Affinity5 kJ/mol
Phase (STP)Solid

Electron Configuration

The full electron configuration of Strontium is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 5s². In noble gas shorthand, this is written as [Kr] 5s².

Strontium is a s-block element in group 2, period 5.

Periodic Trends

Electronegativity: Strontium has a Pauling electronegativity of 0.95. Within group 2, electronegativity generally decreases down the group.

Atomic Radius: 200 pm. Across period 5, atomic radius generally decreases left to right as nuclear charge increases.

Ionization Energy: 549 kJ/mol. Ionization energy generally increases across a period and decreases down a group.

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