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116Lv[293]

Livermorium

Unknown properties

Super-heavy elements made in labs a few atoms at a time. Their chemistry is still being studied.

[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴

Atomic number
116
Atomic mass
[293]
Protons
116
Neutrons
177
Electrons
116
Shells
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6
State at 25 °C
Unknown
Position
Group 16, period 7
Proton (+)Neutron (0)Electron (−)
Discovered byDubna with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 2000Yuri Oganessian: 5 elements

Named after the Livermore laboratory in California.

Did you know?

  • It sits below polonium.
  • It was made by firing calcium at curium.

Where it's found

  • Made only in laboratories, a few atoms at a time

What it's used for

  • Scientific research only

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