Molybdenum atom & ion lab
Change the electron count of Molybdenum and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.
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Explanation mode
Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.
Reviewed atomic properties
Unavailable measurements remain explicitly unavailable.
First ionization energy684.3 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius154 pm
Electronegativity2.16 Pauling
Description of this simulation
Molybdenum is neutral here: 42 protons are balanced by 42 electrons across shells 2, 8, 18, 12, 2.
Quick test · 3 questions
Mo
Molybdenum
- Protons
- 42
- Electrons
- 42
- Shells
- 2 · 8 · 18 · 12 · 2
- Configuration
- [Kr] 4d5 5s1
- Common oxidation states
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Phase near room conditions
- solid
What this model shows — and what it simplifies
Educational ModelThe nuclear charge stays fixed at 42 protons, which is what defines Molybdenum.
Where do we see this in real life?
The electron count and measured properties of Molybdenum help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.
Explain this result
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