Tennessine (Ts)
Tennessine (Ts) is element 117. Atomic mass 294, configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁵. Properties, isotopes, oxidation states, uses and history, with an interactive 3D atom model.
Key facts
| Atomic number | 117 |
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| Symbol | Ts |
| Standard atomic weight | 294 |
| Group | 17 |
| Period | 7 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁵ |
| Valence electrons | 7 |
| Common oxidation states | -1 |
| Common ions | No common ions |
Common uses
- Research only
Where it matters
- Synthesis required Berkelium target
Hazards
- Highly radioactive
History
| Discovered | 2010 |
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| Discovered by | JINR (Russia), ORNL/Vanderbilt (USA) |
| Name | State of Tennessee (Oak Ridge Lab) |