wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What is the IUPAC symbol of Rutherfordium?

A
Rt
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Ru
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Rf
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Rd
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Rf

Rutherfordium is a chemical element with symbol Rf and atomic number 104, named in honor of physicist Ernest Rutherford. It is a synthetic element (an element that can be created in a laboratory but is not found in nature) and radioactive; the most stable known isotope, 267 Rf, has a half-life of approximately 1.3 hours.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Higher Elements, Oxidation State
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon