Flerovium is a short-lived synthetic post-transition element whose volatility tests predictions about superheavy metallic bonding.
Atomic number
114
Category
Post-transition metal
Period
7
Group
14
State
Predicted solid
Fun facts about Flerovium
It is named for the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions.
Relativistic effects may make it less reactive than lighter group-14 elements.
No macroscopic physical sample exists.
Common uses of Flerovium
Fundamental research only
Where Flerovium sits in the periodic table
Flerovium is classified as a post-transition metal in period 7 and group 14 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is predicted solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Fl with atomic number 114 and the listed atomic mass [289]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.