117Ts
Element 117
Tennessine
Halogens
Tennessine is a superheavy artificial chemical element with an atomic number of 117 and a symbol of Ts.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 117
- Atomic mass
- 294.000 u
- Group / Period
- 17 / 7
- Block
- p-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 7.17 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 449.9 °C
- Boiling point
- 609.9 °C
- Electron configuration
- *[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p5
Common uses
- •Research only
- •Named after Tennessee
- •Synthesized 2009
Discovery
Year: 2009
Discovered by: Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Tennessine?
Tennessine has atomic number 117. Its symbol is Ts and its atomic mass is 294 u.
What category of element is Tennessine?
Tennessine is classified as halogens. It sits in group 17, period 7 of the periodic table.
What is Tennessine used for?
Common uses of Tennessine include: Research only, Named after Tennessee, Synthesized 2009.
When was Tennessine discovered?
Tennessine was discovered in 2009 by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.
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