118Og

Oganesson

Synthetic

Properties of Oganesson

Atomic number (Z)
118
Symbol
Og
Name
Oganesson
Atomic mass
294 u
Period
7
Group
18
Family
Noble gases
Classification
Synthetic
Electron configuration
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁶

About Oganesson

Oganesson is a chemical element with symbol Og and atomic number 118 (atomic mass of about 294 u). It is classified as a synthetic on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Oganesson is located in period 7, in group 18, belonging to the noble gases family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Oganesson is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p⁶, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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