atomic number 112
Definition
- Noun:
- A radioactive transuranic element: A synthetic, highly unstable chemical element with the atomic number 112. It is a heavy metal produced artificially in particle accelerators and does not occur naturally.
Usage
- The term 'atomic number 112' is the systematic IUPAC designation used primarily in scientific contexts, especially chemistry and physics, before an element receives a permanent name. It refers specifically to the element's position in the periodic table, defined by the number of protons in its nucleus.
- It is used as a countable noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The discovery of atomic number 112 was confirmed by an international team of researchers.
- Scientists are studying the decay chain of atomic number 112 to understand superheavy elements better.
Advanced Usage
- In systematic nomenclature: The placeholder name "ununbium" (symbol Uub) was historically used for this element before it was officially named "copernicium" (symbol Cn) in 2010.
- Before its permanent naming, atomic number 112 was known as ununbium.
Variants and Related Words
- Copernicium (Cn): The permanent name for the element with atomic number 112.
- Copernicium, atomic number 112, is named after the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
- Transuranic element: Any chemical element with an atomic number greater than 92 (uranium). Atomic number 112 belongs to this group.
- Superheavy element: A term often used for synthetic elements with very high atomic numbers, typically above 104.
Synonyms
- Ununbium (Uub): (Historical/Systematic) The temporary systematic name.
- Copernicium (Cn): The official name of the element.
- Element 112: A common shorthand.
Related Phrases
- To synthesize atomic number 112: The process of creating this element in a laboratory.
- The team aimed to synthesize atomic number 112 by fusing lead and zinc nuclei.
Noun
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a radioactive transuranic element
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