Curium
Atomic symbol: Cu
Atomic number: 96
Atomic mass: 247
Appearance: Silvery white solid at 25°C
Group: N/a
Period: 7
Series: Actinides
Block: f
Electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁶ 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p⁶ 5f⁷ 6d¹ 7s²
Hard, dense, and radioactive metal.
Harmful to the human body as it destroys bone marrow and prevents new red blood cells from forming.
Glows red in the dark.
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Fun Fact! This element was named after scientists Marie and Pierre Curie, but was not discovered by them.