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    Cn

    Copernicium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 112 • Atomic Mass: 285.0000 u • Period: 7 • Group: 12

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p⁶ 7s² 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰
    Phase: Liquid
    Electronegativity: 1.3
    Roentgenium (Rg)Nihonium (Nh)
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    Overview

    Copernicium is the chemical element with the symbol Cn and atomic number 112. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 7 of the periodic table. It exists as a liquid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Cn
    • Atomic Number:112
    • Atomic Mass:285.0000 u
    • Group:12
    • Period:7
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Liquid
    • Electronegativity:1.3 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Nicolaus Copernicus

    Fun Fact #2

    Might be liquid at room temperature

    Common Uses

    • Scientific research
    • Nuclear physics
    • Theoretical chemistry