Aluminum

Definition

Aluminum is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. It belongs to the group of metals known as post-transition metals and is commonly used for various industrial purposes due to its lightness and resistance to corrosion.

Related terms

Atomic Number:

The number representing the total number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

Electron Configuration:

The arrangement of electrons within different orbitals around an atom's nucleus.

Periodic Table:

A tabular representation of all known elements arranged according to their atomic numbers and recurring chemical properties.