97 Bk
Actinide
Berkelium
Named after Berkeley.
Properties of Berkelium
- Atomic number (Z)
- 97
- Symbol
- Bk
- Atomic mass
- 247 g/mol
- Category
- Actinide
- Group
- 3
- Period
- 7
- Electron configuration
- [Rn] 5f⁹ 7s²
- Electronegativity (Pauling)
- 1.3
- Atomic radius
- —
- First ionization energy
- 601 kJ/mol
- Melting point
- 1259 K (985.9 °C)
- Boiling point
- 2900 K (2626.8 °C)
- Density
- 14.79 g/cm³
- Phase at 25 °C
- Solid
- Discovered
- Discovered in 1949
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkelium?
Berkelium (Bk) is an actinide, element number 97 on the periodic table. Named after Berkeley.
What is the atomic number and atomic mass of Berkelium?
Berkelium has atomic number 97 and an atomic mass of about 247 g/mol.
What is the electron configuration of Berkelium?
The electron configuration of Berkelium is [Rn] 5f⁹ 7s².
Where is Berkelium on the periodic table?
Berkelium sits in group 3, period 7, and is classified as a actinide.