Darnell Gah said:How could an element and all its atoms die? With nuclear fusion they combine atoms, so are they also making elements?...is it possible to make an element shooting the right number of p+,n, & e-
and then contain it/save it for later?
Yes, elements can "die" through a process called radioactive decay. This occurs when the nucleus of an unstable element breaks down and releases particles and energy.
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two or more smaller nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus. This process releases a large amount of energy and can create new elements through the fusion of smaller elements.
Yes, elements can be artificially created in a lab through nuclear reactions. Scientists can use particle accelerators to bombard smaller nuclei with high-energy particles, resulting in the creation of new elements.
The heaviest element that can be created through fusion is currently unknown. However, scientists have been able to create elements up to element 118, Oganesson, through nuclear fusion experiments.
The half-life of an element is the amount of time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to undergo radioactive decay. A longer half-life indicates a more stable element, while a shorter half-life indicates a less stable element.