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Cn

Copernicium

Copernicium is a chemical element with the symbol Cn and atomic number 112. It has a mass number of 285, sits in period 7 and group 12, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolCn
Atomic number112
Mass number285
CategoryTransition metal
Group12
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 285 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 12

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.