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What is the atomic number of the element Gallium?

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31

The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of its atom.

Gallium (symbol Ga) is a soft, silvery metal placed in Group 13 of the periodic table, just below aluminium.

Each gallium atom has 31 protons, so its atomic number is 31 and its electronic configuration is [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p1.

Gallium is notable for melting at about 29.8 °C, so it can melt in the palm of the hand.

Hence, 31.

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