Plutonium is a radioactive chemical element from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is found in uranium ores. Plutonium is used in nuclear reactors for power generation and in the production of nuclear weapons.
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| Atomic number | 94 |
| Group | VIIIB |
| Period | 7 |
| Mass | 244 |
| Latin name | Plutonium |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]5f6 7s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |