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Flerovium (Fl) – Element 114 of the periodic table

Flerovium (symbol Fl) is element number 114 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 289, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid (a theoretical prediction). This element sits in period 7 and group 14 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 4. The short electron configuration of Flerovium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p². Known uses of Flerovium include Scientific research.

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

Properties of Flerovium

Atomic number
114
Chemical symbol
Fl
Atomic mass
289
Category
Metal
Period
7
Group
14
Phase
Solid (a theoretical prediction)
Protons
114
Electrons
114
Neutrons (approx.)
175
Electron shells
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 4
Outer-shell electrons
4
Discovered
Dubna Research Institute (1999)

Electron configuration of Flerovium

The electron configuration of Flerovium (Fl), with 114 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 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p²
Short configuration
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p²
Last shell
7s² 7p²

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

What is electron configuration and how is it written?

Electron shells of Flerovium

Distribution of 114 electrons of Flerovium across shells K to Q:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M18
  4. N32
  5. O32
  6. P18
  7. Q4

What is a metal?

The p-block metals (the post-transition metals) are usually softer than the transition metals and have lower melting points.

Uses of Flerovium

Frequently asked questions about Flerovium

What is the atomic number of Flerovium?

The atomic number of Flerovium (Fl) is 114; that is, every atom of it has 114 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Flerovium?

The electron configuration of Flerovium (Fl) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f¹⁴ 6s² 6p⁶ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p²; in short form it is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p², and its last shell is 7s² 7p².

What is the chemical symbol of Flerovium?

The chemical symbol of Flerovium is Fl.

Where is Flerovium located in the periodic table?

Flerovium is located in period 7 and group 14 and belongs to the “Metal” category.

What is the atomic mass of Flerovium?

The atomic mass of Flerovium is about 289 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Flerovium under normal conditions?

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

What are the uses of Flerovium?

Uses of Flerovium include Scientific research.

Who discovered Flerovium?

Flerovium was discovered by Dubna Research Institute in 1999.

Elements in the same category as Flerovium (Metal)

Aluminum (Al)Gallium (Ga)Indium (In)Tin (Sn)Thallium (Tl)Lead (Pb)Bismuth (Bi)Polonium (Po)Nihonium (Nh)Moscovium (Mc)Livermorium (Lv)

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Flerovium’s group 14 neighbours

Carbon (C)Silicon (Si)Germanium (Ge)Tin (Sn)Lead (Pb)

Group 14 of the periodic table