Element 116 · Unknown properties
Livermorium (Lv) — Element 116
Lawrence Livermore Lab
Livermorium (Lv) is a chemical element with unknown bulk chemical properties in Period 7, Group 16 of the periodic table with atomic number 116, standard atomic weight [293] u, and ground-state electron configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴. At standard temperature and pressure it is classified as a short-lived synthetic nuclide with 6 valence electrons.
Research only
What are the atomic properties and physical constants of Livermorium?
Reference constants compiled from IUPAC standard atomic weights, the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and the CRC Handbook.
- Atomic number (Z)
- 116
- Standard atomic mass
- [293] u
- Chemical family
- Unknown properties
- Ground-state configuration
- [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴
- Electrons per shell
- 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6
- Valence electrons
- 6
- Common ion charges / oxidation states
- —
- Phase at STP
- Synthetic
- Pauling electronegativity
- —
- First ionization energy
- —
- Atomic radius
- —
- Melting point
- —
- Boiling point
- —
- Discovery year
- 2000
- Table coordinate
- Period 7, Group 16
- Radioactivity
- Radioactive (no stable isotopes)
How are electrons arranged across Livermorium’s shells?
A neutral Livermorium atom contains 116 electrons distributed across 7 occupied principal energy shells ([Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴). The table below compares Livermorium’s shell occupancy against each shell’s theoretical 2n² capacity.
| Principal Shell (n) | Spectroscopic Letter | Electrons in Lv | Max Shell Capacity (2n²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 1 | K | 2 e⁻ | 2 e⁻ |
| n = 2 | L | 8 e⁻ | 8 e⁻ |
| n = 3 | M | 18 e⁻ | 18 e⁻ |
| n = 4 | N | 32 e⁻ | 32 e⁻ |
| n = 5 | O | 32 e⁻ | 50 e⁻ |
| n = 6 | P | 18 e⁻ | 72 e⁻ |
| n = 7 | Q | 6 e⁻ | 98 e⁻ |
Frequently Asked Questions about Livermorium (Lv)
What is the atomic mass and atomic number of Livermorium (Lv)?
Livermorium (Lv) has atomic number Z = 116 (116 protons in its nucleus) and an IUPAC standard atomic weight of [293] u. It sits in Period 7, Group 16 and is classified as an unknown properties.
What is the ground-state electron configuration of Livermorium?
The neutral ground-state electron configuration of Livermorium (Z = 116) is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴. Across its 7 occupied principal shells (n = 1 to n = 7), the electrons per shell are 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6, with 6 valence electrons participating in bonding.
What are the common ion charges and electronegativity of Livermorium?
Livermorium has no common simple monatomic ion charges under standard classroom conditions. Its Pauling electronegativity is — and its first ionization energy is —.
When was Livermorium discovered and what is it used for?
Livermorium was discovered in 2000 (Lawrence Livermore Lab). Research only
How does Livermorium compare to neighboring elements?
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