NEET Chemistry

Vanadium: electronic configuration and properties

Vanadium has atomic number 23 and electronic configuration [Ar] 3d3 4s2. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.

Open Vanadium in 3D

Key properties of Vanadium

Symbol
V
Atomic number
23
Atomic mass
50.9415(1)
Family
transition metal
Electronic configuration
[Ar] 3d3 4s2
Shell distribution
2, 8, 11, 2
Oxidation states
-1, 2, 3, 4
Standard state
solid

Periodic behaviour

Atomic radius: 125 pm. Electronegativity: 1.63. First ionisation energy: 651 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 Vanadium.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the electronic configuration of Vanadium?

Vanadium has electronic configuration [Ar] 3d3 4s2, with shell distribution 2, 8, 11, 2.

What are the oxidation states of Vanadium?

The listed oxidation states are -1, 2, 3, 4.

How can I view the Vanadium atom in 3D?

PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.