atomic number 100

Thân thiện

A scientist points to the symbol for atomic number 100 on a large periodic table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A radioactive transuranic metallic element: A synthetic, unstable chemical element with a high atomic number, belonging to the actinide series. It is produced artificially, typically by nuclear reactions involving neutron bombardment of other heavy elements like plutonium.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The sample was confirmed to contain atoms of atomic number 100.
  • Scientists synthesized atomic number 100 in the laboratory during the mid-20th century.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Nomenclature: In technical and scientific literature, "atomic number 100" is the systematic identifier for the element Fermium (symbol Fm).
  • The isotope Fermium-257, which is atomic number 100, has a half-life of approximately 100 days.

Variants and Related Words

• Fermium (Fm): The name assigned to the element with atomic number 100.
  • Fermium, atomic number 100, is named after physicist Enrico Fermi.

Synonyms

• Fermium: The accepted name for the element.
• Element 100: An alternative numerical designation.
• Transuranium element: A categorical term for elements with atomic numbers greater than 92 (uranium), which includes atomic number 100.

Related Phrases

• Synthesize atomic number 100: To produce the element through nuclear reactions.
  • The team aimed to synthesize atomic number 100 for their research.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a radioactive transuranic metallic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fermium
• Fm