Kopernikio (Cn) is a synthetic chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 112 and atomic mass 285.0000 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Kopernikio
- Symbol: Cn
- Atomic number: 112
- Atomic mass: 285.0000 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 12
- Period: 7
- Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Unknown (synthetic, very short-lived element)
- Melting point: Unknown (only theoretical estimates)
- Density: Very high (predicted)
- Electron configuration: [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s²
Scientific description
Kopernikio is a synthetic chemical element with symbol Cn and atomic number 112. It belongs to the category of Transition metal and occupies group 12 and period 7 in the periodic table. Its standard atomic mass is 285.0000 u. Because it is extremely radioactive and very short-lived, most of its physical properties are known only from theoretical predictions.