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Is There an Element Zero?
By Ross Pomeroy published
Is it possible to make an element zero? Does it already exist?
Facts About Einsteinium
By Rachel Ross published
Einsteinium, the 99th element, was discovered in the debris from the first hydrogen bomb test.
Facts About Plutonium
By Alina Bradford published
Properties, sources and uses of the element plutonium.
Facts About Oganesson (Element 118)
By Tim Sharp published
Properties, sources and uses of oganesson, Element 118, formerly called ununoctium.
Facts About Tennessine (Element 117)
By Tim Sharp published
Properties, sources and uses of tennessine, element 117, formerly called ununseptium.
Facts About Moscovium (Element 115)
By Tim Sharp published
Properties, sources and uses of moscovium, element 115, formerly called ununpentium.
Facts About Nihonium (Element 113)
By Tim Sharp published
Properties, sources and uses of nihonium, element 113, formerly called ununtrium.
Facts About Iridium
By Alina Bradford published
Properties, sources and uses of the element iridium.
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