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Mc

Moscovium

Moscovium is a chemical element with the symbol Mc and atomic number 115. It has a mass number of 290, sits in period 7 and group 15, and is classified as a post-transition metal.

Properties

SymbolMc
Atomic number115
Mass number290
CategoryPost-transition metal
Group15
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p3
Outer-shell electrons5

The figure of 290 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 15

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.