Meet the 4 Newest Elements

The video discusses the outdated nature of old chemistry textbooks due to recent changes in the periodic table. It highlights the naming of new elements 113, 115, 117, and 118, and the challenges scientists face in creating super heavy elements. The process involves using particle accelerators to smash lighter elements together, but larger elements are unstable and decay quickly. The video also explains the naming process by IUPAC and the significance of recent discoveries. Finally, it touches on the future challenges of creating elements beyond the seventh row of the periodic table.

What recent change has been made to the periodic table?

• The removal of outdated elements

• The reclassification of all elements

• The addition of a new row

• The naming of elements 113, 115, 117, and 118

Why are larger atomic nuclei generally unstable?

• They have too many electrons

• The forces holding the nucleus together weaken over longer distances

• They have an excess of protons

• They lack sufficient neutrons

How do scientists confirm the creation of a new element?

• By recording the radiation released during its decay

• By observing its reaction with water

• By measuring the element's color

• By testing its magnetic properties

What is the newly named element 113 called?

• Moscovium

• Tennessine

• Nihonium

• Oganesson

What is a major challenge in creating elements beyond the seventh row?

• Insufficient laboratory space

• Lack of funding for research

• The instability of larger atomic nuclei

• The need for new chemical symbols