Cadmium is a soft, bluish-white metal from the periodic table. It is a toxic element, and it is often found in rechargeable batteries and pigments. Cadmium is also used in electroplating and in the production of low-melting alloys.
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| Atomic number | 48 |
| Group | IIB |
| Period | 5 |
| Mass | 112.411 |
| Latin name | Cadmium |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]4d10 5s2 |
| Oxidation state | -2, 0, 1, 2 |