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Flerovium

Atomic number 114 means that every Flerovium nucleus contains 114 protons. That proton count is the element's identity: change it and you no longer have Flerovium.

Start with the nucleus

Atomic number 114 means that every Flerovium nucleus contains 114 protons. That proton count is the element's identity: change it and you no longer have Flerovium.

Flerovium (Fl) is chemical element 114. It belongs to the post-transition metals, and its reference state at room temperature is not firmly established. Those basic facts are a useful starting point for its chemistry and applications.

In practice, it turns up most often in scientific research.

See the atom

Conceptual visual: electron shells are a learning aid, not a literal picture of quantum orbitals.

What this number means

Atomic number 114 means that every Flerovium nucleus contains 114 protons. That proton count is the element's identity: change it and you no longer have Flerovium.

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Flerovium · Fl · Z = 114

Flerovium (Fl) is chemical element 114. It belongs to the post-transition metals, and its reference state at room temperature is not firmly established. Those basic facts are a useful starting point for its chemistry and applications.

Understanding the element

Flerovium (Fl) is chemical element 114. It belongs to the post-transition metals, and its reference state at room temperature is not firmly established. Those basic facts are a useful starting point for its chemistry and applications.

Where do we encounter it?

In practice, it turns up most often in scientific research.

What its position in the table tells us

Flerovium sits in period 7, group 14 and the P block. That location is useful because neighbouring elements often share trends in valence electrons, oxidation states and bonding behaviour.