Yes. Lead is a metal, classified as a post-transition metal on the periodic table.

How many protons does lead have?

Lead has 82 protons. Its atomic number is 82, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of lead.

What group and period is lead in?

Lead is in group 14 and period 6 of the periodic table, in the p-block.

What is the atomic mass of lead?

The atomic mass of lead is 207.2 u (unified atomic mass units).

Element 82

Lead (Pb)

Post-transition metal · Period 6 · Group 14 · p-block

Lead (Pb) is element 82 of the periodic table, a post-transition metal in period 6, group 14 (p-block) with an atomic mass of 207.2 and is a solid at standard conditions.

At a glance

Atomic number: 82
Symbol: Pb
Atomic mass: 207.2 u
Category: Post-transition metals
Period: 6
Group: 14
Block: p-block
Phase at STP: solid

Electron structure

Electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 4f14 5s2 5p6 5d10 6s2 6p2
Shorthand configuration: [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p2
Electrons per shell: 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 4
Oxidation states: -4, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4

Physical properties

Melting point: 600.61 K (327.46 °C)
Boiling point: 2,022 K (1,748.85 °C)
Density: 11.342 g/cm³
Phase: solid

Atomic properties

Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.87
Atomic radius: 154 pm
Covalent radius: 146 pm
Van der Waals radius: 202 pm
First ionization energy: 716 kJ/mol
Electron affinity: 35 kJ/mol

Notable isotopes

Notable isotopes of Lead: mass number, atomic mass, natural abundance, and stability.
Isotope	Mass	Abundance	Stability
Pb-208	207.97664	52.4%	Stable

Common uses

Batteries
Radiation shielding
Ammunition
Weights

Discovery

Discovered by: Known since antiquity
Country: Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Is lead a metal?: Yes. Lead is a metal, classified as a post-transition metal on the periodic table.
How many protons does lead have?: Lead has 82 protons. Its atomic number is 82, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of lead.
What group and period is lead in?: Lead is in group 14 and period 6 of the periodic table, in the p-block.
What is the atomic mass of lead?: The atomic mass of lead is 207.2 u (unified atomic mass units).

Keep exploring

Lead's row is on the printable element property sheet, and its tile is on the periodic table wall chart - the same numbers as above, laid out for A4 or A3 paper.