Atomic Symbol 97 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 97?

The answer is Berkelium (Bk). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Berkelium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Berkelium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Bk (Berkelium)

Description

Synthetic radioactive metal.

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Name Origin

Named after Berkeley, California the city of its discovery.

Discovery

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

Year: 1949

Location: United States

Atomic Number

97

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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