What “Uuo”ught to Know About Elements 112–118

 

Directions: As you read, please complete the table below describing what scientists must consider as they create superheavy elements in a laboratory.

 

Step

Description

Deciding which elements to use

Atomic number

 

Other considerations

 

Energy considerations

 

Preparing projectile

 

Preparing target

 

Cyclotron collisions

 

Detecting desired element

 

Naming element