extreme elements push the boundaries of the periodic table

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/physics-periodic-table-future-superheavy-elements?tgt=nr


In 2015, another element was added to the periodic table, element 117: tennessine. This was formed from a rare element, berkelium, that was found in a laboratory in Tennessee. This chemical was sent across the Atlantic to Moscow, where it was treated with calcium ions to form a new, extremely rare element. Scientists are hoping to complete the seventh row of the periodic table, and only need 3 more elements to do this. It is challenging because rarer elements decay faster, causing some issues when trying to make new elements.

This is extremely interesting. The fact that the periodic table is constantly evolving to form new radioactive elements is amazing, as maybe these different elements can be extremely helpful in new ways. Hopefully, the seventh row of the periodic table can be finished, because nobody knows how helpful this could be in the future.


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  1. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2019 at 9:28 AM

    It is interesting how scientists are still able to create more elements out of already existing ones. Hopefully these advancements will be beneficial to society.

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  2. AnonymousMay 21, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    hopefully these new elements could allow us to form new ways of getting energy and sustain our lives

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