Californium is a radioactive chemical element from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is found in uranium ores. Californium has applications in research and in some nuclear reactors.
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Atomic number | 98 |
Group | IIB |
Period | 7 |
Mass | 251 |
Latin name | Californium |
Electron configuration | [Rn]5f10 7s2 |
Oxidation state | 0, 2, 3, 4 |