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Creating the Transplutonic Elements

The discovery of the neutron in 1932 was a germinal event in the history of science. Soon after, scientists discovered how the combination of neutrons and naturally occurring elements can create new elements that cannot and do not exist in nature. Continue your exploration of the bottom of the table by focusing on the finding, features, and functions of the trans-plutonic elements.

English
  • Originally Aired June 9, 2021
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created May 12, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified May 12, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu