Berkelium (Bk) — Element 97: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Berkelium(Bk) — Element 97
Berkelium (Bk) is a actinide with atomic number 97 and atomic mass 247.07. It has melting point 1323 K (1050 °C), density 14 g/cm³. It sits in period 7 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1949.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 247.0703 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s2 5f9 |
| Oxidation states | +4, +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.3 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 244 pm |
| Ionization energy | 6.23 eV |
| Melting point | 1323 K |
| Density | 14 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | 1949 |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the electron configuration of berkelium?
The ground-state electron configuration of berkelium is [Rn]7s2 5f9.
What group and period is berkelium in?
Berkelium (Bk) is in period 7 (actinide series) of the periodic table, classified as a actinide.
What is the melting point of berkelium?
Berkelium melts at 1323 K (1050 °C).
What is the standard state of berkelium?
Berkelium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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Sobre estos datos: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .