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Article: Element addition.(PHYSICAL SCIENCE)(new element copernicium to be added to the periodic table)(Brief article)

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November 1, 2009
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A new chemical element is finally getting a place at the table--the periodic table, that is! Scientists have confirmed the existence of element 112, the biggest and heaviest element ever detected.

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In the periodic table, elements are arranged into rows and columns based on their structure and properties. The table serves as a handy guide for students and scientists.

When a new element ...

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