Bk

Berkelium

Element 97 · Actinide · Period 7, Group 11

Solid · Discovered 1949

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number97
Atomic Mass247.07031u
Electron Configuration[Rn]7s2 5f9
Electronegativity1.3Pauling
Atomic Radius244pm
Ionization Energy6.23eV
Oxidation States+4, +3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1323K
Density14g/cm³
Group BlockActinide
Year Discovered1949