Moscovium (Mc)
Moscovium (Mc, element 115) is a post-transition metal in group 15, period 7. Atomic mass 290, electron configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³, uses and facts.
About Moscovium
Moscovium is a post-transition metal with the symbol Mc and atomic number 115. Its state at room temperature is not known, because too little of it has been made, and it sits in group 15, period 7 of the periodic table. Moscovium was discovered in 2003 by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.
Moscovium key facts
- Atomic number: 115
- Symbol: Mc
- Atomic mass: 290 u
- Category: post-transition metal
- Group: 15
- Period: 7
- State at room temperature: not known
- Electron configuration: [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³
- 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 moscovium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³. The part in brackets is the noble gas core; the rest shows how the outer electrons fill their subshells. Moscovium has 5 valence electrons.
Uses of moscovium
- Research only
Did you know?
Named after Moscow Oblast. Exists for less than a second.
Other elements in group 15 and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of moscovium?
The atomic number of moscovium is 115, which means every moscovium atom has 115 protons.
What is the electron configuration of moscovium?
The electron configuration of moscovium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³.
What group and period is moscovium in?
Moscovium is a post-transition metal in group 15, period 7.
What state is moscovium at room temperature?
The state of moscovium at room temperature is not known, because too little of it has been made.
What is moscovium used for?
Moscovium is used for research only.