SUMMARY
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) officially approved the names and symbols for four superheavy elements on 28 November 2016: nihonium (Nh) for element 113, moscovium (Mc) for element 115, tennessine (Ts) for element 117, and oganesson (Og) for element 118. This decision updates the periodic table, which currently has no entries for the 8th row. The names reflect the elements' discovery locations and honors, with tennessine being named after the state of Tennessee.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of the periodic table and element classification
- Familiarity with IUPAC naming conventions
- Knowledge of superheavy elements and their significance in chemistry
- Basic grasp of atomic structure and element symbols
NEXT STEPS
- Research the properties and applications of nihonium (Nh)
- Explore the discovery and significance of moscovium (Mc)
- Investigate the characteristics of tennessine (Ts) and its halide classification
- Learn about oganesson (Og) and its role in theoretical chemistry
USEFUL FOR
Chemists, educators, students, and anyone interested in the latest developments in elemental chemistry and the periodic table.
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