Rb

Rubidium

Element 37 · Alkali metal · Period 5, Group 1

Solid · Discovered 1861

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number37
Atomic Mass85.468u
Electron Configuration[Kr]5s1
Electronegativity0.82Pauling
Atomic Radius303pm
Ionization Energy4.177eV
Electron Affinity0.468eV
Oxidation States+1

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point312.46K
Boiling Point961K
Density1.53g/cm³
Group BlockAlkali metal
Year Discovered1861