Germanium

Atomic symbol: Ge
Atomic number: 32
Atomic mass: 72.63

Appearance: Grayish white solid at 25°C

Group: 14
Period: 4
Series: Metalloid
Block: p
Electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p²

Germanium is used mainly today in electrics, light-emitting diodes, fiber-optics, and semiconductors.

Fun Fact! Like water, liquid germanium is unusual because it expands when it freezes.

Some germanium compounds may have medical applications because they appear to kill bacteria without harming animals.

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