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    Rf

    Rutherfordium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 104 • Atomic Mass: 267.0000 u • Period: 7 • Group: 4

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p⁶ 7s² 5f¹⁴ 6d²
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.3
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    Overview

    Rutherfordium is the chemical element with the symbol Rf and atomic number 104. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 7 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Rf
    • Atomic Number:104
    • Atomic Mass:267.0000 u
    • Group:4
    • Period:7
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.3 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Ernest Rutherford

    Fun Fact #2

    First transactinide element

    Common Uses

    • Scientific research
    • Understanding superheavy elements
    • Chemical studies