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100
Fm
[257]

Fermium

Actinides · Group 14 · Period 6–7 (f)

Atomic properties

Atomic number100
SymbolFm
Standard atomic weight[257]
ClassificationActinides
Groupf-block series
Period7
Blockf-block (actinide)
Electron configuration[Rn] 5f12 7s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.30
Common oxidation states+3

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density9.7 g/cm³
Melting point1527 °C
Boiling point
Discovered1952
CAS number