Moscovium (Mc)
Moscovium (Mc) is element 115. Atomic mass 290, configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³. Properties, isotopes, oxidation states, uses and history, with an interactive 3D atom model.
Key facts
| Atomic number | 115 |
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| Symbol | Mc |
| Standard atomic weight | 290 |
| Group | 15 |
| Period | 7 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³ |
| Valence electrons | 5 |
| Common oxidation states | +1 |
| Common ions | No common ions |
Common uses
- Research only
Where it matters
- Extreme matter synthesis
Hazards
- Highly radioactive
History
| Discovered | 2003 |
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| Discovered by | JINR (Russia) & Vanderbilt/LLNL (USA) |
| Name | Moscow Region |