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115Mc[290]

Moscovium

Unknown properties

Super-heavy elements made in labs a few atoms at a time. Their chemistry is still being studied.

[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p³

Atomic number
115
Atomic mass
[290]
Protons
115
Neutrons
175
Electrons
115
Shells
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 5
State at 25 °C
Unknown
Position
Group 15, period 7
Proton (+)Neutron (0)Electron (−)
Discovered byDubna with US laboratories, 2003Yuri Oganessian: 5 elements

Named after the Moscow region.

Did you know?

  • It sits below bismuth.
  • Its atoms last less than a second.

Where it's found

  • Made only in laboratories, a few atoms at a time

What it's used for

  • Scientific research only

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