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Darmstadtium (Ds) – Element 110 of the periodic table

Darmstadtium (symbol Ds) is element number 110 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 281, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid (a theoretical prediction). This element sits in period 7 and group 10 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 17, 1. The short electron configuration of Darmstadtium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁹ 7s¹. Known uses of Darmstadtium include Scientific research.

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Darmstadtium is a radioactive, mostly synthetic element; its data may be based on limited experiments or theoretical prediction.

Properties of Darmstadtium

Atomic number
110
Chemical symbol
Ds
Atomic mass
281
Category
Transition metal
Period
7
Group
10
Phase
Solid (a theoretical prediction)
Protons
110
Electrons
110
Neutrons (approx.)
171
Electron shells
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 17, 1
Outer-shell electrons
1
Discovered
GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research (1994)

Electron configuration of Darmstadtium

The electron configuration of Darmstadtium (Ds), with 110 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 7) is highlighted:

Full configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f¹⁴ 6s² 6p⁶ 6d⁹ 7s¹
Short configuration
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁹ 7s¹
Last shell
7s¹

This synthetic element’s electron configuration is a theoretical prediction.

What is electron configuration and how is it written?

Electron shells of Darmstadtium

Distribution of 110 electrons of Darmstadtium across shells K to Q:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M18
  4. N32
  5. O32
  6. P17
  7. Q1

What is a transition metal?

The transition metals are the d-block elements: usually good conductors of heat and electricity, with several oxidation states, and they form colourful compounds and important catalysts.

Uses of Darmstadtium

Frequently asked questions about Darmstadtium

What is the atomic number of Darmstadtium?

The atomic number of Darmstadtium (Ds) is 110; that is, every atom of it has 110 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Darmstadtium?

The electron configuration of Darmstadtium (Ds) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f¹⁴ 6s² 6p⁶ 6d⁹ 7s¹; in short form it is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁹ 7s¹, and its last shell is 7s¹.

What is the chemical symbol of Darmstadtium?

The chemical symbol of Darmstadtium is Ds.

Where is Darmstadtium located in the periodic table?

Darmstadtium is located in period 7 and group 10 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.

What is the atomic mass of Darmstadtium?

The atomic mass of Darmstadtium is about 281 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Darmstadtium under normal conditions?

The phase of Darmstadtium under standard conditions is Solid (a theoretical prediction).

What are the uses of Darmstadtium?

Uses of Darmstadtium include Scientific research.

Who discovered Darmstadtium?

Darmstadtium was discovered by GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in 1994.

Elements in the same category as Darmstadtium (Transition metal)

Palladium (Pd)Silver (Ag)Cadmium (Cd)Hafnium (Hf)Tantalum (Ta)Tungsten (W)Rhenium (Re)Osmium (Os)Iridium (Ir)Platinum (Pt)Gold (Au)Mercury (Hg)Rutherfordium (Rf)Dubnium (Db)Seaborgium (Sg)Bohrium (Bh)Hassium (Hs)Meitnerium (Mt)Roentgenium (Rg)Copernicium (Cn)

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Darmstadtium’s group 10 neighbours

Nickel (Ni)Palladium (Pd)Platinum (Pt)

Group 10 of the periodic table