Tennessine is a short-lived synthetic halogen whose properties are expected to differ substantially from lighter members of its group.
Atomic number
117
Category
Halogen
Period
7
Group
17
State
Predicted solid
Fun facts about Tennessine
Its name recognises contributions from institutions in Tennessee.
Relativistic effects are predicted to reduce some typical halogen behaviour.
Only a small number of atoms have been produced.
Common uses of Tennessine
Fundamental research only
Where Tennessine sits in the periodic table
Tennessine is classified as a halogen in period 7 and group 17 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 Ts with atomic number 117 and the listed atomic mass [294]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.