Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Bk?
The answer is Berkelium (Bk). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Berkelium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
The answer is Berkelium (Bk). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Berkelium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
Berkelium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Bk (Berkelium)
State at 20 °C
solid
Uses
It has no significant commercial applications.
Sources
Some compounds have been made and studied. Made by bombarding americium with alpha particles.
Description
Synthetic radioactive metal.
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
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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