Why synthesize new elements

Joshi, Sushil (2019) Why synthesize new elements. i wonder.... pp. 4-7. ISSN 2582-1636

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Abstract

We are in a race to synthesize new elements — each with more protons and neutrons than ever before. Unlike naturally occurring elements, these newly created elements seem ephemeral — ceasing to exist almost as soon as they are created. What makes them so unstable? Why do we synthesize them? What does their creation reveal to us?

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Joshi, Sushil
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Chemistry, Synthesize, Elements
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Chemistry & allied sciences
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > i wonder...
Full Text Status:	Public
Related URLs:	Kannada version is available here
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/1776
Publisher URL:	http://publications.azimpremjifoundation.org/1776/...

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