Flerovium is the chemical elements present in the periodic table. Let us discuss the chemical properties of the Flerovium element.
Flerovium comes under very heavy metals with very high atomic weight. It is not used for general purposes but only for research purposes in laboratories. It can form in nuclear reactors.
At this junction, we are learning about the symbol, state, classification, block, group, period, electronegativity, and many more chemical characteristics of the Flerovium element with some facts about it.
Flerovium symbol
The representation of elements of the periodic table within 2 to 3 alphabetic words is called a chemical symbol. Take a look below at the symbol of the Flerovium element.
The chemical symbol of the Flerovium metal element is ‘Fl.‘
Flerovium group in the periodic table
The chemical elements placed in vertical columns of the modern periodic table are called groups of that element. Let us see the group of Flerovium elements.
The Flerovium metal is placed in group 14 of the periodic table. It is also known as the 14thB group.
The Flerovium period in the periodic table
The chemical elements placed in vertical columns of the modern periodic table are called groups of that element. Let us see the group of Flerovium elements.
The Flerovium metal is placed in the 7th period of the periodic table.
Flerovium block in the periodic table
The periodic sections of elements with similar properties in the periodic table are known blocks of that element. Let us see the periodic block of the Flerovium element.
The Flerovium element comes under the p-block elements of the periodic table.
Flerovium atomic number
The total number of protons in the nucleus of the atom of an element is known as its atomic number. Below see the atomic number of the Flerovium element.
The Flerovium metal has atomic number 114, i.e., 114 protons in its nucleus.
Flerovium Atomic Weight
The average weight of atoms in an element on the periodic table is known as its atomic weight. Let us see the atomic weight of the Flerovium metal.
The atomic weight of the Flerovium element is 289 u.
Flerovium Electronegativity, according to Pauling.
The electronegativity of an atom of an element is its capacity to attract electrons from neighboring atoms. See the electronegativity of Flerovium metal below.
The electronegativity of Flerovium is still unknown as no data has been published on it.
Flerovium atomic Density
The number of atoms of an element present per unit volume or cm3 or barn cm of a substance is called its atomic Density. Look below for the atomic Density of Flerovium metal.
The atomic Density of the Flerovium metal is 11.4±0.3 g/cm3.
Flerovium melting point
The substance melts at a certain temperature or points at its melting point. Look at the melting point or temperature at which Flerovium gets melts.
The melting point of the Flerovium metal is 11±50 °C (284±50 K, 52±90°F).
Flerovium boiling point
The point or temperature at which the substance starts to boil is called its boiling point. Let us see the boiling point or temperature at which Flerovium gets boils.
The boiling point of the Flerovium metal is 356.62 °C (673.91°F).
Flerovium ionic/covalent radius
The covalent or ionic radius is the distance of the nucleus of the two opposite atoms or ions in an ionic compound. Let us see the ionic radius of Flerovium metal.
The covalent radius of Flerovium metals is 171 to 177 ppm, and the ionic radius is unknown.
Flerovium isotopes
The same element atoms having the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons are the isotopes. Take a look at various isotopes of Flerovium metal.
Flerovium metal has the synthetic isotope 114Fl. It has all unstable isotopes. The various isotopes of Flerovium metal are listed below-given the table.
| Isotopes of Fl | Characters |
| Flerovium – 289 (289Fl) | First and long-live isotopes of Fl with a half-life period of 1.9 seconds. |
| Flerovium – 290 (290Fl) | Isotope with 19 seconds half-life period of Fl. |
| Flerovium – 288 (288Fl) | Isotope with 0.64 seconds half-life period of Fl |
| Flerovium – 287 (287Fl) | Isotope with 0.54 seconds half-life period of Fl. |
| Flerovium – 286 (286Fl) | Isotope with 2.90 seconds half-life period of Fl. |
| Flerovium – 285 (285Fl) | Isotope with 0.17 seconds half-life period of Fl. |
| Flerovium – 284 (284Fl) | Isotope with 0.1 seconds half-life period of Fl. |
Flerovium electronic shell
The outer part of the atomic nucleus where the electrons get placed is called an electronic shell or electronic orbital. Let us see the electronic shell of Flerovium metal.
The electronic shell of Flerovium metal is 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 4.
Flerovium energy of first ionization
The essential amount of energy needed to cut off the high-energy electron of a neutral moiety is called 1st ionization energy. Look at the 1st ionization energy of Flerovium metal.
The first ionization energy of Flerovium metal is 832.2 kJ mol‑1.
Flerovium energy of second ionization
A certain amount of energy is required to detach the electron from the +1 ion of the moiety is called 2nd ionization energy. Look at the 2nd ionization energy of Flerovium metal.
The second ionization energy of Flerovium metal 1600 is kJ mol‑1.
Flerovium energy of third ionization
The essential amount of energy needed to cut off the high-energy electron of a neutral moiety is called 3rd ionization energy. Look at the 3rd ionization energy of Flerovium metal.
The third ionization energy of Flerovium metal is 3370 kJ mol‑1.
Flerovium oxidation states
The tendency of an atom to gain or lose electrons in bond formation and have a positive or negative charge is called the oxidation state. See the oxidation number of Flerovium.
The oxidation states of Flerovium metal are 0, +1, +2, +4, +6, etc.
Flerovium electron configurations
The arrangement of electrons in the orbital or shell of atoms in some specific sequential form is an electronic configuration. See the electronic configuration of Flerovium metal.
The electronic configuration of Flerovium metal is:
- 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 4f14 5s2 5p6 5d10 5f14 6s2 6p6 6d10 7s2 7p2 or
- [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p2
Flerovium CAS number
The chemicals get assigned a registered unique identification number allotted by U. S. Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS) called the CAS number. Look at the CAS number of Flerovium.
The CAS number for Flerovium metal is given as 54085-16-4.
Flerovium chemical classification
The periodic table elements get classified as per their similar properties and as particular type block elements. Let us see the classification of Flerovium metal.
The Flerovium metal gets classified as a post-transition metal and comes under p-block elements.
Flerovium state at room temperature
The state of matter of any chemical element that shows its solid, liquid, or gaseous nature is called the state of that element. Let us see which state is shown by Flerovium metal.
The Flerovium element is a solid-state metal at room temperature.
Is Flerovium paramagnetic?
The magnetism of elements depends upon the presence of paired and unpaired electrons in their last orbitals. Let us see whether Flerovium metal is paramagnetic or not.
Flerovium metal is paramagnetic due to the incomplete subshell of its electronic configuration. It has unpaired electrons. Thus on the application of an external magnetic field, it gets attracted toward the magnetic field and shows a paramagnetic nature.
Conclusion
The Flerovium element comes under super heavy elements. It has atomic number 114. It has the symbol Fl and comes under the 14th group and 7th periods of the periodic table. It is paramagnetic and has all unstable isotopes. It is a solid, p-block post-transition element.
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