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    Ts

    Tennessine

    Halogen

    Atomic Number: 117 • Atomic Mass: 294.0000 u • Period: 7 • Group: 17

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p⁶ 7s² 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7p⁵
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.1
    Livermorium (Lv)Oganesson (Og)
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    Overview

    Tennessine is the chemical element with the symbol Ts and atomic number 117. It belongs to the Halogen group and is located in period 7 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Ts
    • Atomic Number:117
    • Atomic Mass:294.0000 u
    • Group:17
    • Period:7
    • Category:Halogen
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.1 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Tennessee

    Fun Fact #2

    Heaviest halogen

    Common Uses

    • Scientific research
    • Understanding superheavy elements
    • Nuclear physics