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Californium is a actinide element located in period 7, group 0 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Cf and atomic number 98. The electron configuration of Californium is [Rn] 5f10 7s2, giving it 3 valence electron(s).
Explore Californium 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.