Milestone in chemical studies of superheavy elements: Superheavy element and carbon atom bonded for first time Date: September 19, 2014 Source: Universität Mainz Summary: A chemical bond between ...

A research team has discovered a new molecule containing the heavy element berkelium. Called "berkelocene," it is the first organometallic molecule containing berkelium. Organometallic molecules ...

Each of the first 100 elements gets a stunning spread with a brief bio, including weight, density, uses, emission spectrum and crystal structure, when known.

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz (HIM) have developed a novel ...

The periodic table offers a view inside the atom Dmitri Mendeleev was unsure if atoms were real. But his table of the elements reflects their structure ...

Measurements of an artificial radioactive element called lawrencium could revive an arcane controversy over the element’s position in the periodic table — and the structure of the table itself.

GCSE Physics (Single Science) Atomic structure learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.