Science & Tech
The Discovery of New Elements on the Periodic Table
Did you know that the periodic table continues to grow with newly discovered elements?
While most elements familiar to us were discovered in the 19th and early 20th centuries, recent additions have broadened our understanding of chemistry and physics. Elements like nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson, with atomic numbers 113, 115, 117, and 118 respectively, were only officially recognized in 2016.
These superheavy elements don’t exist naturally and are created in laboratories through the collision of lighter atomic nuclei. Their fleeting existence—often lasting just fractions of a second—makes studying them a remarkable challenge.
Yet, each discovery adds a piece to the puzzle of understanding atomic structure and the forces that hold our universe together. This ongoing research not only enhances the periodic table but also extends the boundaries of human knowledge and innovation.
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