Livermorium is a short-lived synthetic post-transition element used to investigate the limits of nuclear stability and periodic trends.
Atomic number
116
Category
Post-transition metal
Period
7
Group
16
State
Predicted solid
Fun facts about Livermorium
It is named after Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
It belongs below polonium in group 16.
Chemical measurements are scarce because atoms decay rapidly.
Common uses of Livermorium
Fundamental research only
Where Livermorium sits in the periodic table
Livermorium is classified as a post-transition metal in period 7 and group 16 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 Lv with atomic number 116 and the listed atomic mass [293]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.