Livermorium
Livermorium (𫟷, symbol Lv) is chemical element number 116, an Unknown in period 7, group 16 of the periodic table, with a standard atomic weight of about 293. Named for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Properties
| Atomic number | 116 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Lv |
| Atomic mass | 293 u |
| Category | Unknown |
| Period | 7 |
| Group | 16 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴ |
| Electronegativity | — |
| Covalent radius | — |
| Density | 12.9 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | 709 K |
| Boiling point | 1085 K |
| Discovery | JINR / LLNL, 2000 |
Overview
Named for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Livermorium (symbol Lv) is chemical element number 116, sitting in period 7, group 16 of the periodic table and classed as an Unknown. Most of its properties still await further experimental confirmation.
Its electron configuration is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴, with 6 electrons in the outer shell. Around 25 °C it is usually a solid; it melts near 709 K (435.9 °C), boils near 1085 K (811.9 °C), has a density around 12.9 g/cm³.
In industry and daily life it turns up in Research. It is regarded as a high-hazard element, so handle it with appropriate care. It was first described by JINR / LLNL in 2000.
Electron shells
Electrons per shell: 2 · 8 · 18 · 32 · 32 · 18 · 6
Main uses
- Research
Hazard
Compounds containing Livermorium
No compounds in this knowledge base contain Livermorium yet.
Data sources
Atomic mass uses IUPAC (CIAAW) standard atomic weights; the covalent radius is from Cordero et al. (2008). Verify on the RSC Periodic Table, PubChem and Wikipedia. Educational reference only.