NEET Chemistry
Cadmium: electronic configuration and properties
Cadmium has atomic number 48 and electronic configuration [Kr] 4d10 5s2. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.
Open Cadmium in 3DKey properties of Cadmium
- Symbol
- Cd
- Atomic number
- 48
- Atomic mass
- 112.411(8)
- Family
- transition metal
- Electronic configuration
- [Kr] 4d10 5s2
- Shell distribution
- 2, 8, 18, 18, 2
- Oxidation states
- 2
- Standard state
- solid
Periodic behaviour
Atomic radius: 148 pm. Electronegativity: 1.69. First ionisation energy: 868 kJ/mol. Use these values comparatively across a period or group rather than memorising them in isolation.
NEET exam focus
For NEET, prioritise the NCERT electronic configuration, periodic position, common oxidation states, and direct trend-based comparisons involving Cadmium.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the electronic configuration of Cadmium?
Cadmium has electronic configuration [Kr] 4d10 5s2, with shell distribution 2, 8, 18, 18, 2.
What are the oxidation states of Cadmium?
The listed oxidation states are 2.
How can I view the Cadmium atom in 3D?
PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.