Molybdenum

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Molybdenum is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Mo.

Molybdenum
95.94(2)



  Mo
42
[Kr] 4d5 5s1
[ ? ] Transition metal:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 42. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 95.94(2), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.

Molybdenum is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of elements, has a boiling point of 4,639 °C , and a melting point of 2,623 °C .