Periodic table group

Group 10

Group 10 is a vertical column of the periodic table containing Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Darmstadtium. Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons, which is why they show related chemical behavior. A d-block transition metal group headed by nickel. Palladium and platinum below it are standout catalysts, and all three resist corrosion well.

At a glance

Elements
4
Atomic numbers
28 to 110
Block
d-block
Periods
4, 5, 6, 7
Phase at STP
solid (3)

Shared properties

  • Same valence electron count, so members react in related ways
  • Atomic radius increases down the group as electron shells are added
  • First ionization energy generally decreases down the group

The 4 elements

Frequently asked questions

What elements are in group 10?

Group 10 contains 4 elements: Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Darmstadtium.

What properties do group 10 elements share?

Elements in group 10 have the same number of valence electrons, so they react in related ways. Atomic radius increases down the group as electron shells are added, and first ionization energy generally decreases down the group. A d-block transition metal group headed by nickel. Palladium and platinum below it are standout catalysts, and all three resist corrosion well.

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