Moscovium (Mc): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Moscovium is element 115 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 3DMoscovium quick facts
| Atomic number | 115 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Mc |
| Atomic mass | 290 |
| Category | Post-Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 15, period 7 |
| Block | p-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³ |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 5 |
| Discovered | 2003, Oganessian |
What is moscovium used for?
- Scientific research only
- No practical applications
- Nuclear physics
Interesting facts about moscovium
- Named after Moscow Oblast, Russia, home to the JINR laboratory
- Recognised by IUPAC in December 2015, credited to the JINR, Livermore and Oak Ridge collaboration
- Half-life: under 1 second for the most stable isotope (Mc-290)
Moscovium was discovered in 2003 by Oganessian in Russia.
Where moscovium sits on the periodic table
Moscovium is in group 15, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
Other post-transition metals
Moscovium questions
What is the atomic number of moscovium?
Moscovium has atomic number 115, so every moscovium atom has 115 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Mc and its atomic mass is 290.
Is moscovium a metal?
Moscovium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a post-transition metal, found in group 15, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of moscovium?
The electron configuration of moscovium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³. Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 5.
What is moscovium used for?
Moscovium is used for scientific research only, no practical applications and nuclear physics.
Who discovered moscovium?
Moscovium was discovered in 2003 by Oganessian in Russia.
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