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Livermorium (Lv) – Element 116 of the periodic table

Livermorium (symbol Lv) is element number 116 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 293, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid (a theoretical prediction). This element sits in period 7 and group 16 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6. The short electron configuration of Livermorium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴. Known uses of Livermorium include Scientific research.

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

Properties of Livermorium

Atomic number
116
Chemical symbol
Lv
Atomic mass
293
Category
Metal
Period
7
Group
16
Phase
Solid (a theoretical prediction)
Protons
116
Electrons
116
Neutrons (approx.)
177
Electron shells
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6
Outer-shell electrons
6
Discovered
Dubna Research Institute (2000)

Electron configuration of Livermorium

The electron configuration of Livermorium (Lv), with 116 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 7p⁴
Short configuration
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴
Last shell
7s² 7p⁴

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

What is electron configuration and how is it written?

Electron shells of Livermorium

Distribution of 116 electrons of Livermorium across shells K to Q:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M18
  4. N32
  5. O32
  6. P18
  7. Q6

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 Livermorium

Frequently asked questions about Livermorium

What is the atomic number of Livermorium?

The atomic number of Livermorium (Lv) is 116; that is, every atom of it has 116 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Livermorium?

The electron configuration of Livermorium (Lv) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f¹⁴ 6s² 6p⁶ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴; in short form it is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴, and its last shell is 7s² 7p⁴.

What is the chemical symbol of Livermorium?

The chemical symbol of Livermorium is Lv.

Where is Livermorium located in the periodic table?

Livermorium is located in period 7 and group 16 and belongs to the “Metal” category.

What is the atomic mass of Livermorium?

The atomic mass of Livermorium is about 293 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Livermorium under normal conditions?

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

What are the uses of Livermorium?

Uses of Livermorium include Scientific research.

Who discovered Livermorium?

Livermorium was discovered by Dubna Research Institute in 2000.

Elements in the same category as Livermorium (Metal)

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

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Livermorium’s group 16 neighbours

Oxygen (O)Sulfur (S)Selenium (Se)Tellurium (Te)Polonium (Po)

Group 16 of the periodic table