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Ds

Darmstadtium

Darmstadtium is a chemical element with the symbol Ds and atomic number 110. It has a mass number of 281, sits in period 7 and group 10, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolDs
Atomic number110
Mass number281
CategoryTransition metal
Group10
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f14 6d8 7s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 281 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 10

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.