Berkelium is a radioactive chemical element from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is found in uranium ores. Berkelium has applications in research and in the production of nuclear weapons.
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| Atomic number | 97 |
| Group | IB |
| Period | 7 |
| Mass | 247 |
| Latin name | Berkelium |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]5f9 7s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 2, 3, 4 |