Dubnium (Db)
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Physical Properties
How this element behaves in real-world conditions.
- State (25°C)
- Unknown
- Density
- 29.3 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- Not available
- Boiling Point
- Not available
Atomic Structure
Core identity and periodic table positioning.
Electromagnetic Properties
How this element attracts and exchanges electrons.
- Electronegativity
- Not available
- Ionization Energy
- Not available
- Electron Affinity
- Not available
- Metallic Character
- Metal
Hero / Identity Section
Core identity profile for Dubnium with periodic placement and electron context.
- Element Name
- Dubnium
- Symbol
- Db
- Atomic Number
- 105
- Atomic Mass
- 268
- Group
- 5
- Period
- 7
- Block
- D
- Category
- Transition
- Standard State
- Unknown
- Electron Configuration (Full)
- 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6 5s2 4d10 5p6 6s2 4f14 5d10 6p6 7s2 5f14 6d3
- Electron Configuration (Noble Gas)
- [Rn] 7s2 5f14 6d3
- Valence Electrons
- 2 (d-block, variable in compounds)
Quick Facts Card (Table Layout)
Fast-reference values for physical and energetic properties.
Visual Components
Visual learning views for table position, shells, orbitals, and phase behavior.
Highlighted Position in Periodic Table Grid
Row 7, Column 5
Bohr Model Diagram
Educational shell model for electron arrangement.
Electron Shell Diagram
- K shell2
- L shell8
- M shell18
- N shell32
- O shell32
- P shell11
- Q shell2
Orbital Configuration Diagram
Phase Illustration
Unknown
State uncertain
Atomic Structure Section
Nuclear composition and electron shielding interpretation.
- Protons
- 105
- Neutrons (Most Abundant Isotope Estimate)
- 163
- Electrons
- 105
- Electron Configuration Breakdown
- 2 • 8 • 18 • 32 • 32 • 11 • 2
- Shielding Explanation
- Core electrons (~103) shield part of the nucleus, reducing attraction felt by outer electrons compared with the full nuclear charge.
- Effective Nuclear Charge (Estimate)
- 2
Chemical Properties Section
Category-guided chemistry behavior with periodic context for comparison.
- Common Oxidation States
- Variable (often +2, +3, and higher/lower states depending on element)
- Reactivity Summary
- Moderate to broad reactivity range with strong dependence on oxidation state and ligands.
- Acid/Base Behavior
- Many oxides/hydroxides are amphoteric or weakly basic; behavior varies by element/state.
- Bonding Behavior
- Displays metallic, ionic, and coordination (complex) bonding patterns.
- Typical Compounds
- Oxides, Halides, Coordination complexes
- Periodic Trend Comparison (Group Neighbors)
- Compared with Ta, this element is lower in the group and typically has a larger atomic size and lower ionization tendency.
Isotopes & Nuclear Data
Isotope stability and abundance notes for learning-oriented nuclear context.
- Stable Isotopes
- No fully stable isotopes are known for this element.
- Radioactive Isotopes
- All known isotopes are radioactive.
- Natural Abundance (%)
- Usually trace-level or synthetic; natural abundance is limited.
- Half-life (If Applicable)
- Half-life varies by isotope and should be checked from isotope-specific references.
- Nuclear Spin (Optional Advanced)
- Advanced isotope-level data is not included in the current core dataset.
- Most Abundant Isotope (Estimate)
- Db-268
Applications & Uses
How this element appears in industry, biology, medicine, and technology.
- Industrial Uses
- Core materials for catalysts, alloys, structural metals, and chemical manufacturing.
- Biological Role
- Several transition metals are essential trace nutrients; excess can be toxic.
- Medical Use
- Used in diagnostics, implants, imaging agents, and therapeutic complexes.
- Technological Relevance
- Critical for electronics, catalysis, batteries, magnets, and manufacturing.
- Environmental Impact
- Can persist and bioaccumulate depending on element and oxidation state.
Safety & Handling
General hazard guidance for educational reference and lab awareness.
- Toxicity
- Toxicity spans low to high and is oxidation-state dependent; monitor exposure carefully.
- Flammability
- Bulk metals are generally low flammability; powders may be combustible.
- Storage Considerations
- Store according to specific oxidation state/compound hazards; avoid incompatible reagents.
- Regulatory Classification
- Often regulated by occupational exposure limits and compound-specific hazard classes.