104Rf

Rutherfordium

Transition metal

Properties of Rutherfordium

Atomic number (Z)
104
Symbol
Rf
Name
Rutherfordium
Atomic mass
265 u
Period
7
Group
4
Family
Transition metals
Classification
Transition metal
Electron configuration
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d² 7s²

About Rutherfordium

Rutherfordium is a chemical element with symbol Rf and atomic number 104 (atomic mass of about 265 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.

On the periodic table, Rutherfordium is located in period 7, in group 4, belonging to the transition metals family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.

The electron configuration of Rutherfordium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d² 7s², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.

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