Hassium (Hs) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 108 and atomic mass 277.0000 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Hassium
- Symbol: Hs
- Atomic number: 108
- Atomic mass: 277.0000 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 8
- Period: 7
- Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: Unknown (predicted to be very high, similar to other group 8 transition metals)
- Density: Very high
- Electron configuration: [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁶ 7s²
Scientific description
Hassium is a chemical element with symbol Hs and atomic number 108. It belongs to the category of Transition metal and occupies group 8 and period 7. Its standard atomic mass is 277.0000 u.