Livermorium (Lv)
Livermorium (Lv, element 116) is a post-transition metal in group 16, period 7. Atomic mass 293, electron configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴, uses and…
About Livermorium
Livermorium is a post-transition metal with the symbol Lv and atomic number 116. Its state at room temperature is not known, because too little of it has been made, and it sits in group 16, period 7 of the periodic table. Livermorium was discovered in 2000 by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.
Livermorium key facts
- Atomic number: 116
- Symbol: Lv
- Atomic mass: 293 u
- Category: post-transition metal
- Group: 16
- Period: 7
- State at room temperature: not known
- Electron configuration: [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴
- Electronegativity (Pauling): not assigned
- Melting point: not known
- Boiling point: not known
- Density: not known
- Common oxidation states: not known
Electron configuration
The electron configuration of livermorium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴. The part in brackets is the noble gas core; the rest shows how the outer electrons fill their subshells. Livermorium has 6 valence electrons.
Uses of livermorium
- Research only
Did you know?
Named after Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California.
Other elements in group 16 and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of livermorium?
The atomic number of livermorium is 116, which means every livermorium atom has 116 protons.
What is the electron configuration of livermorium?
The electron configuration of livermorium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴.
What group and period is livermorium in?
Livermorium is a post-transition metal in group 16, period 7.
What state is livermorium at room temperature?
The state of livermorium at room temperature is not known, because too little of it has been made.
What is livermorium used for?
Livermorium is used for research only.