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Flerovium

Flerovium is a chemical element with the symbol Fl and atomic number 114. It has a mass number of 289, sits in period 7 and group 14, and is classified as a post-transition metal.

Properties

SymbolFl
Atomic number114
Mass number289
CategoryPost-transition metal
Group14
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p2
Outer-shell electrons4

The figure of 289 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 14

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.