| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ce |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Atomic mass | 140.116 u |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s²4f¹5d¹ |
| Oxidation states |
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| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 1.12 |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) | 235 pm |
| Ionization energy | 5.539 eV |
| Electron affinity | 0.5 eV |
| Melting point | 1071 K |
| Boiling point | 3697 K |
| Density | 6.77 g/cm³ |
| Atomic number | 58 |
| Group name | Lanthanide |
| Discovered | 1803 year |