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Rg

Roentgenium

Roentgenium is a chemical element with the symbol Rg and atomic number 111. It has a mass number of 282, sits in period 7 and group 11, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolRg
Atomic number111
Mass number282
CategoryTransition metal
Group11
Period7
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f14 6d9 7s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 282 is a mass number rather than a measured atomic weight, because this element has no stable isotope.

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Group 11

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.