95 Am Americium 243.0 u

Americium

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Period
7
Group
Block
f-block
Phase (STP)
Solid

Americium is a synthetic radioactive element found in household smoke detectors. Am-241 emits alpha particles that ionize air for smoke detection.

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 243.0 u
Phase at STP Solid

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 1.3

Electron Configuration

Configuration [Rn] 5f⁷ 7s²

Electron Shell Configuration

Americium electron shell configuration Am 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 18e⁻ 32e⁻ 25e⁻ 8e⁻ 2e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Americium position in the periodic table Am

Periodic Table

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Americium?
Americium (Am) is a chemical element with atomic number 95. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a actinide.
What are the key properties of Americium?
Americium has an atomic mass of 243.0 u.
What is the electron configuration of Americium?
The electron configuration of Americium is [Rn] 5f7 7s2. It is in the f-block of the periodic table.
What is the electronegativity of Americium?
Americium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale.