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Es

Einsteinium

Einsteinium is a chemical element with the symbol Es and atomic number 99. It has a mass number of 252, sits in period 7 of the f-block, and is classified as an actinide.

Properties

SymbolEs
Atomic number99
Mass number252
CategoryActinide
Groupf-block — no group
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f11 7s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 252 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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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.