Livermorium (Lv): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Livermorium is element 116 on the periodic table, a post-transition metal. At room temperature it is expected to be a solid (too few atoms have ever been made to check). Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DLivermorium quick facts
| Atomic number | 116 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Lv |
| Atomic mass | 293 |
| Category | Post-Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 16, period 7 |
| Block | p-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴ |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6 |
| Discovered | 2000, Oganessian |
What is livermorium used for?
- Scientific research only
- No practical applications
- Nuclear physics
Interesting facts about livermorium
- Named after Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California
- Jointly produced by Russia (JINR) and the USA (LLNL). A post-Cold War collaboration
- Predicted to be a solid metal, heavier and more metallic than polonium
Livermorium was discovered in 2000 by Oganessian in Russia.
Where livermorium sits on the periodic table
Livermorium is in group 16, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
Other post-transition metals
Livermorium questions
What is the atomic number of livermorium?
Livermorium has atomic number 116, so every livermorium atom has 116 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Lv and its atomic mass is 293.
Is livermorium a metal?
Livermorium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a post-transition metal, found in group 16, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of livermorium?
The electron configuration of livermorium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁴. Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6.
What is livermorium used for?
Livermorium is used for scientific research only, no practical applications and nuclear physics.
Who discovered livermorium?
Livermorium was discovered in 2000 by Oganessian in Russia.
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