Light transition metal used in aerospace alloys.
Scandium is a transition element located in period 4, group 3 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Sc and atomic number 21. The electron configuration of Scandium is [Ar] 3d1 4s2, giving it 5 valence electron(s).
Explore Scandium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.