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Moscovium (Mc) – Element 115 of the periodic table

Moscovium (symbol Mc) is element number 115 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 290, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid (a theoretical prediction). This element sits in period 7 and group 15 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 5. The short electron configuration of Moscovium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³. Known uses of Moscovium include Scientific research.

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

Properties of Moscovium

Atomic number
115
Chemical symbol
Mc
Atomic mass
290
Category
Metal
Period
7
Group
15
Phase
Solid (a theoretical prediction)
Protons
115
Electrons
115
Neutrons (approx.)
175
Electron shells
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 5
Outer-shell electrons
5
Discovered
Dubna Research Institute (2003)

Electron configuration of Moscovium

The electron configuration of Moscovium (Mc), with 115 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 7p³
Short configuration
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³
Last shell
7s² 7p³

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

What is electron configuration and how is it written?

Electron shells of Moscovium

Distribution of 115 electrons of Moscovium across shells K to Q:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M18
  4. N32
  5. O32
  6. P18
  7. Q5

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 Moscovium

Frequently asked questions about Moscovium

What is the atomic number of Moscovium?

The atomic number of Moscovium (Mc) is 115; that is, every atom of it has 115 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Moscovium?

The electron configuration of Moscovium (Mc) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f¹⁴ 6s² 6p⁶ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³; in short form it is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³, and its last shell is 7s² 7p³.

What is the chemical symbol of Moscovium?

The chemical symbol of Moscovium is Mc.

Where is Moscovium located in the periodic table?

Moscovium is located in period 7 and group 15 and belongs to the “Metal” category.

What is the atomic mass of Moscovium?

The atomic mass of Moscovium is about 290 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Moscovium under normal conditions?

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

What are the uses of Moscovium?

Uses of Moscovium include Scientific research.

Who discovered Moscovium?

Moscovium was discovered by Dubna Research Institute in 2003.

Elements in the same category as Moscovium (Metal)

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

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Moscovium’s group 15 neighbours

Nitrogen (N)Phosphorus (P)Arsenic (As)Antimony (Sb)Bismuth (Bi)

Group 15 of the periodic table