Tennessine (Ts)
Tennessine (Ts, element 117) is a halogen in group 17, period 7. Atomic mass 294, electron configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁵, uses and facts.
About Tennessine
Tennessine is a halogen with the symbol Ts and atomic number 117. Its state at room temperature is not known, because too little of it has been made, and it sits in group 17, period 7 of the periodic table. Tennessine was discovered in 2010 by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.
Tennessine key facts
- Atomic number: 117
- Symbol: Ts
- Atomic mass: 294 u
- Category: halogen
- Group: 17
- Period: 7
- State at room temperature: not known
- Electron configuration: [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁵
- 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 tennessine is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁵. The part in brackets is the noble gas core; the rest shows how the outer electrons fill their subshells. Tennessine has 7 valence electrons.
Uses of tennessine
- Research only
Did you know?
Named after Tennessee. One of the most recently discovered elements. Only a few atoms have ever existed.
Other elements in group 17 and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of tennessine?
The atomic number of tennessine is 117, which means every tennessine atom has 117 protons.
What is the electron configuration of tennessine?
The electron configuration of tennessine is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁵.
What group and period is tennessine in?
Tennessine is a halogen in group 17, period 7.
What state is tennessine at room temperature?
The state of tennessine at room temperature is not known, because too little of it has been made.
What is tennessine used for?
Tennessine is used for research only.