Unbinilium vs Unbiunium

Side-by-side comparison of Unbinilium (Ubn, element 120) and Unbiunium (Ubu, element 121) by atomic structure and physical properties.

Predicted

  • Unbinilium (Ubn) Near-real

    This element is actively being synthesized in laboratories (Russia, Japan, USA). Its existence is theoretically confirmed, and discovery is expected in the coming years.

  • Unbiunium (Ubu) Theoretical

    This element is predicted by the extended periodic table (Pekka Pyykkö model). Quantum calculations allow for its existence, but synthesis is currently beyond scientific capabilities.

This element has not been synthesized or experimentally confirmed. All listed physicochemical properties are calculated, extrapolated, or model-dependent.

PropertyUbn Unbinilium PredictedUbu Unbiunium Predicted
Atomic number120121
SymbolUbnUbu
NameUnbiniliumUnbiunium
CategorySuperactinideSuperactinide
Standard Atomic WeightNot establishedNot established
Period88
Group2Not established
Blocksg
Phase at STPNot establishedNot established
Electron configuration[Og]8s2[Og]5g18s2
Oxidation states["+2","+4"]Not established
Electronegativity (Pauling)Not establishedNot established
Electron affinity0.02 eV0.5 eV
DensityNot establishedNot established
Melting pointNot establishedNot established
Boiling pointNot establishedNot established
Discovery yearNot establishedNot established

Key Differences

PropertyUbn UnbiniliumUbu Unbiunium
Electron affinity0.02 eV ↓ lower0.5 eV ↑ higher
Blocks g
Electron configuration[Og]8s2 [Og]5g18s2

What Can Be Compared?

Elements beyond oganesson (118) have not been synthesized, so most physicochemical properties cannot be compared experimentally. For them, only identity data is available: systematic IUPAC name, symbol, atomic number, and predicted periodic-table placement (period, group, block, electron configuration).