Berkelium
Berkelium
| Symbol: Bk | Atomic Number: 97 |
| Atomic Mass: 247 | Number of Protons: 97 |
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Number of Neutrons: 150 |
Number of Electrons: 97 |
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Melting Point: 986ºC |
Boiling Point: Approx 2590ºC |
| Normal Phase: Solid | Classification: Metal |
| Family/Group: Actinoid | Origin of Name: Berkeley, Home of University of California |
| Discovered By: Thompson, Ghiorso, and Seaborg | Year of Discovery: 1949 |
Interesting Facts
Berkelium may sound like an interesting element, but it doesn’t have many uses. Berkelium has an unknown color, but scientists say it is either silver or metallic. If berkelium was a useful element it would be very radioactive. Studies have been done and since it is rare, it costs $100.00 per gram. If one day you might approach some berkelium, “stand back” because it is extremely dangerous. In essence, Berkelium is one of those elements that isn’t very exciting.
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Its as boring as a log, as useful as a wall, it has no use and is very dangerous. If you’re having on of those days where you need something to talk to, we might have something for you. Its color is silver, and its very radioactive. So rush out to your local chemical dealer and pick up some good, old, useless, Berkelium!
”Only $100.00 per gram!”
Presented By: Max
Picture Source: Cary Academy Website