Unbiunium vs Unbibium

Side-by-side comparison of Unbiunium (Ubu, element 121) and Unbibium (Ubb, element 122) by atomic structure and physical properties.

Predicted

  • 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.

  • Unbibium (Ubb) 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.

PropertyUbu Unbiunium PredictedUbb Unbibium Predicted
Atomic number121122
SymbolUbuUbb
NameUnbiuniumUnbibium
CategorySuperactinideSuperactinide
Standard Atomic WeightNot establishedNot established
Period88
GroupNot establishedNot established
Blockgg
Phase at STPNot establishedNot established
Electron configuration[Og]5g18s2[Og]5g28s2
Oxidation statesNot establishedNot established
Electronegativity (Pauling)Not establishedNot established
Electron affinity0.5 eV0.3 eV
DensityNot establishedNot established
Melting pointNot establishedNot established
Boiling pointNot establishedNot established
Discovery yearNot establishedNot established

Key Differences

PropertyUbu UnbiuniumUbb Unbibium
Electron affinity0.5 eV ↑ higher0.3 eV ↓ lower
Electron configuration[Og]5g18s2 [Og]5g28s2

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).