Copernicium ( Cn ) :
Define: Copernicium is Transectinide metal. It is place below mercury .it is radioactive element and toxic in nature . It is transuranic element . It is man made element produce by fusing lead and zinc atom in a heavy ion accelerator.
Discovery : it is discovered in 1996 by scientist Sigurd Hofmann and victor Ninov
Origin of name : the name Copernicium is for the honour of Renaissance scientist Nicolaus copericus
Physical properties :
Atomic symbol: Atomic symbol of Copernicium is Cn
Atomic number : Atomic number of Copernicium is 112
In Copernicium 112 proton and 112 Electron is present
Atomic weight/ mass: Atomic weight of Copernicium is 277 Amu
In Copernicium 112 proton and 165 neutron is present
Position : it is place in periodic table at 7th period ( row ) and 11thcolumn ( group )
Block : it is place in d block
Colour : Copernicium show silvery colour
State : Copernicium present in solid form
Boiling point :Boiling point of Copernicium is unknown
Melting point :melting point of Copernicium is unknown
Isotopes:
- 285Cn: Atomic weight of this isotope is 285.05 Amu
In this isotope 112 proton ,112 electron and 173 neutron is present
Chemical properties :
Electronic configuration
Electronic configuration of Copernicium is [ Rn ] 5f14 6d10 7s2
Electronic configuration in concert of shell is 2,8,18,32,32 18,2
Electronic structure
Valency :valency of Copernicium is 2 or 1
Atomic radius : Atomic radius of Copernicium is 110 Pm
Uses: it is only use in research purpose
Question and Answer:
Q1. Define Copernicium
Q2. Who discovered Copernicium?
Q2. Physical properties of Copernicium
Q4. Write Atomic Symbol of Copernicium.
Q5. Write the Atomic number of Copernicium.
Q6. On which block Copernicium element is present?
Q7. What is the color of Copernicium?
Q8. What is the Boiling point of Copernicium?
Q9. What is the Melting point of Copernicium?
Q10. Write the Isotopes of Copernicium.
Q11. Show Electronic configuration of Copernicium.
Q12. Write Electronic Structure of Copernicium.
Q13. What is the Valency of Copernicium?
Q14. Write the uses of Copernicium element.