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Nh

Nihonium

Nihonium is a chemical element with the symbol Nh and atomic number 113. It has a mass number of 286, sits in period 7 and group 13, and is classified as a post-transition metal.

Properties

SymbolNh
Atomic number113
Mass number286
CategoryPost-transition metal
Group13
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p1
Outer-shell electrons3

The figure of 286 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 13

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.