Livermorium (Lv): electron configuration, atomic mass and facts
Livermorium (Lv) is element 116 of the periodic table, a post-transition metal (predicted) in period 7, group 16. Its electron configuration is [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4, with electrons arranged in shells 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6, and its most stable isotope has mass number 293.
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| Symbol | Lv |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 116 |
| Atomic mass | [293] u (most stable isotope) |
| Category | Post-transition metal (predicted) |
| Group | 16 |
| Period | 7 |
| Block | p-block |
| Electron configuration | 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 4f14 5s2 5p6 5d10 5f14 6s2 6p6 6d10 7s2 7p4 |
| Noble-gas shorthand | [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4 |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6 |
| Outer-shell electrons | 6 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | — |
| State at 20 °C | Unknown (only a few atoms made) |
Where is Livermorium on the periodic table?
Livermorium is in period 7, group 16, in the p-block. The period number matches its 7 electron shells, and the block names the subshell its last electrons fill. In the same group, Polonium sits directly above it. Elements in one group have the same number of outer-shell electrons (6 here), which is why they react in similar ways.
How to work out the electron configuration of Livermorium
Put 116 electrons into subshells in order of rising energy, filling each before starting the next: 1s² (2), 2s² (4), 2p⁶ (10), 3s² (12), 3p⁶ (18), 4s² (20), 3d¹⁰ (30), 4p⁶ (36), 5s² (38), 4d¹⁰ (48), 5p⁶ (54), 6s² (56), 4f¹⁴ (70), 5d¹⁰ (80), 6p⁶ (86), 7s² (88), 5f¹⁴ (102), 6d¹⁰ (112), 7p⁴ (116). In shorthand, [Rn] stands for the 86 electrons of radon, giving [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴.
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of Livermorium?
The electron configuration of Livermorium (Lv) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 4f14 5s2 5p6 5d10 5f14 6s2 6p6 6d10 7s2 7p4. In noble-gas shorthand it is written [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4.
How many electrons does Livermorium have in each shell?
Livermorium has 116 electrons arranged in shells as 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6. It has 6 electrons in its outer shell.
What is the atomic mass of Livermorium?
Livermorium has no stable isotopes. Its most stable isotope has a mass number of 293.
Is Livermorium a metal?
Yes. Livermorium is a post-transition metal (predicted).
Explore nearby elements
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