Atomic Number of Berkelium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Berkelium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Berkelium (That most people don't know).

Berkelium Overview

Atomic Number

97

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Bk (Berkelium)

Description

Synthetic radioactive metal.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Some compounds have been made and studied. Made by bombarding americium with alpha particles.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, S.G.Tompson, A.Ghiorso

Year: 1949

Location: United States

Name Origin

Named after Berkeley, California the city of its discovery.

Atomic Mass

247,0703

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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