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Astatine

Astatine is a chemical element with the symbol At and atomic number 85. It has a mass number of 210, sits in period 6 and group 17, and is classified as a halogen.

Properties

SymbolAt
Atomic number85
Mass number210
CategoryHalogen
Group17
Period6
Electron configuration[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p5
Outer-shell electrons7

The figure of 210 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 17

Atomic weights are the IUPAC 2021 standard values, abridged to the conventional five significant figures. Group, period, category and electron configuration are derived from the atomic number rather than stored, so they cannot drift out of step with it.