Lead is a soft, malleable, bluish-white post-transition metal from the periodic table. It is highly resistant to corrosion and is used in various industrial applications, including the production of batteries, cable sheathing and ammunition.
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| Atomic number | 82 |
| Group | IVA |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 207.2 |
| Latin name | Plumbum |
| Electron configuration | [Hg]6p2 |
| Oxidation state | -4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 |