Tennessine (Ts) Properties and Facts

Element 117 - Halogen

What are the basic properties of Tennessine?

Tennessine (symbol: Ts) is a halogen with atomic number 117. Its atomic mass is 294.0 u, and it belongs to period 7 and group 17.

What is the electron configuration of Tennessine?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Tennessine?

Melting point: 700.0 K
Boiling point: 1100.0 K
Density: 7.2 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Tennessine?

  • Ts-294: Half-life of 0.2 milliseconds
  • Ts-295: Half-life of 0.2 milliseconds
  • Ts-296: Half-life of 0.1 milliseconds
  • Ts-297: Half-life of 0.1 milliseconds
  • Ts-298: Half-life of 0.1 milliseconds

What is the biological role and occurrence of Tennessine?

Biological role: Highly radioactive and toxic
Natural occurrence: Synthetic element

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