Mc
Moscovium
Atomic number: 115Mass: 290 uCategory: Unknown
About Moscovium
Moscovium is a synthetic element named after Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is radioactive and super-heavy. Only a very small number of atoms have been created in the laboratory.
Properties
Period
7
Group
15
Block
P
Category
Unknown
Electronegativity
N/A
Ionization Energy
Unknown
Melting Point
670 K (397°C)
Boiling Point
1400 K (1127°C)
Density
13.5 g/cm³
Oxidation States
+1, +3
Electron Configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p⁶ 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³
Shell 1:2e⁻
Shell 2:8e⁻
Shell 3:18e⁻
Shell 4:32e⁻
Shell 5:32e⁻
Shell 6:18e⁻
Shell 7:5e⁻
Real-World Uses
Research only
Nuclear physics
No practical applications
Scientific studies
Fundamental science
Fun Fact
Moscovium's name was inspired by Moscow — one of the national prestige elements claimed by Russia as part of the modern periodic table!