4.06 Seaborgium
Origin of Seaborgium:
Named in honor of American Chemist, Glenn T. Seaborg. (Nuclear Physicist and Nobel Prize winner)
Atomic Number:
106
Atomic Mass:
263.0 AMU
Where element is found in nature/It's use by people:
Seaborgium is an artificial element, therefore it is not in Nature.
Seaborgium is not used by people.
Description of Discovery:
Seaborgium was discovered in June 1974 by a group of scientist led by Albert Ghiorso.
Is Seaborgium Naturally Occurring or Man Made?:
"Man Made".
Chemical Symbol:
"Sg"
Valence Electrons in a Neutral Atom:
"2"
Description of Placement:
The element Seaborgium is placed in the last column, on the sixth position, from left to right.
Element with similar property:
The element Bohrium is similar to Seaborgium because their Atomic Mass and Atomic Weight are off by only one number.
Interesting fact about Seaborgium:
Seaborgium is classified as a "Transitio Metal".