Berkelium (Bk)
Berkelium
Berkelium (Bk) is an actinide in period 7. Its relative atomic mass is [247] and the molar mass of the atom is [247] g/mol.
Atomic number 97
Atomic mass [247] predicted
Molar mass [247] g/mol
Category Actinide Solid
Properties of berkelium
| Atomic number | 97 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Bk |
| Latin name | Berkelium |
| Relative atomic mass | [247] |
| Molar mass | [247] g/mol |
| Group, period, block | —, 7, f |
| Category | Actinide |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f⁹ 7s² |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.3 |
Electron configuration of berkelium
Electrons per shell
K2L8M18N32O27P8Q2
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f⁹ 6s² 6p⁶ 7s²
Noble-gas notation
97 protons · 97 electrons[Rn] 5f⁹ 7s²
Formula and compounds of berkelium
Simple substanceBkberkeliumMolar mass of Bk: [247] g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of berkelium is [247], so the molar mass of the atom is [247] g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f⁹ 6s² 6p⁶ 7s². Noble-gas notation: [Rn] 5f⁹ 7s².