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Also Known As W • wolfram

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A labeled diagram of the periodic table entry for tungsten, showing its symbol W, atomic number 74, atomic weight 183.84, electron configuration, and crystal structure. The diagram notes tungsten is a solid transition metal with a body-centered cubic structure and weakly acidic oxides at room temperature.
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