Tennessine (Ununseptium) - Detailed Information, Properties, and FAQs

Last Updated on Mar 16, 2024
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Tennessine: A Brief Overview
Symbol Ts
Atomic Number 117
Atomic Mass (294)
Discovered by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia, and the USA
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Atomic Data of Ununseptium (Tennessine)
Group 17 Melting point Unknown
Period 7 Boiling point Unknown
Block p Density (g cm −3 ) Unknown
Atomic number 117 Relative atomic mass [294]
State at 20°C Solid Key isotopes 294 Ts
Electron configuration [Rn]  5f 1 4 6d 1 0 7s 2 7p 5 CAS number 87658-56-8

What is Ununseptium (Tennessine)?
  • Recently, the element 117 was officially named as “tennessine”.
  • Tennessine, also known as Element 117, is a superheavy element on the periodic table , which is synthesized rather than found in nature.

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Practical Applications of Ununseptium (Tennessine)
  • As of now, Tennessine is primarily used for research purposes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The atomic number of Tennessine is 117.

Tennessine atomic mass is 294 u.

Yes, it is a highly radioactive element.

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