Lead

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Lead
207.2(1) 2
8
18
32
  Pb
82
[Xe] 4f145d106s26p2
[ ? ] Post-Transition Metal:
Properties:
Melting Point: 254C Boiling Point: 962C


Lead, is a chemical element. It is a heavy metal, and is abundant in nature.
Lead has the symbol Pb (from the latin Plumbum) while its atomic number is 82. It is a bluish gray metal with strong metallic lustre when newly cut, but which tarnishes on exposure to humidity. Lead is very malleable, may be drawn to wire, and melts at low heat.