First transactinide, synthetic.
Rutherfordium is a transition element located in period 7, group 4 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Rf and atomic number 104. The electron configuration of Rutherfordium is [Rn] 5f14 6d2 7s2, giving it 6 valence electron(s).
Explore Rutherfordium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.