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How is the pronunciation of 'barium' and what is the definition of 'barium'?

barium

noun

How to pronounce barium?

The word barium sounds like bar-i-um
/'bɜriəm/

What is the definition of barium?

nouna soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite

What is the symbol of barium?

  • Ba

What is the atomic number of barium?

  • 56

What is the atomic weight of barium?

  • 137.327

What is the group number of barium in the periodic table?

  • 2

What is the period number of barium in the periodic table?

  • 6

What is the electron configuration of barium?

  • [Xe] 6s2

What is the melting point of barium?

  • 727 °C
  • 1,341 °F

What is the boiling point of barium?

  • 1,840 °C
  • 3,344 °F

What is the state of matter of barium at room temperature?

  • Solid

What are the common uses of barium?

  • Medical imaging (barium sulfate), fireworks (barium nitrate), glass manufacturing