89 Ac

Actinide

Actinium

First actinide.

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Properties of Actinium

Atomic number (Z)
89
Symbol
Ac
Atomic mass
227 g/mol
Category
Actinide
Group
3
Period
7
Electron configuration
[Rn] 6d¹ 7s²
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.1
Atomic radius
195 pm
First ionization energy
499 kJ/mol
Melting point
1323 K (1049.8 °C)
Boiling point
3471 K (3197.8 °C)
Density
10.07 g/cm³
Phase at 25 °C
Solid
Discovered
Discovered in 1899

Frequently asked questions

What is Actinium?

Actinium (Ac) is an actinide, element number 89 on the periodic table. First actinide.

What is the atomic number and atomic mass of Actinium?

Actinium has atomic number 89 and an atomic mass of about 227 g/mol.

What is the electron configuration of Actinium?

The electron configuration of Actinium is [Rn] 6d¹ 7s².

Where is Actinium on the periodic table?

Actinium sits in group 3, period 7, and is classified as a actinide.

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