Actinide

Berkelium

Berkelium (Bk) has atomic number 97. PubChem classifies it as actinide.

Atomic number

97

Symbol

Bk

Atomic weight (source value)

247.07031

Electron configuration

[Rn]7s2 5f9

Standard state

Solid

Electronegativity (Pauling)

1.3

Melting point (K)

1323

Boiling point (K)

Not provided

Density (g/cm³)

14

Oxidation states

+4, +3

Understanding this entry

Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. Properties are reference values and may depend on conditions and measurement conventions. An atomic weight is not the mass of every isotope. For elements without a standard atomic weight, a source may report an isotope mass number. Blank source values are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.

Further reading and reference: NIH PubChem source dataset ↗. Values and educational summaries are not a substitute for specialised advice.