Scientists can make atoms of large elements which have not been previously known. Identify an element that would have similar properties to an atom that has 118 protons.

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Isabel Berry

9 January, 20:56

Scientists can make atoms of large elements which have not been previously known. Identify an element that would have similar properties to an atom that has 118 protons.

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Chaim Mendoza · Answer 1

Radon

Explanation:

One element that will have similar property as an atom with 118 protons is Radon because it will belong to the p-block and the noble gas group.

The element will follow atomic number 117 which is already in the 7th group on the periodic table.

Generally, on the periodic table, elements in the same group will have the same chemical property. The valency of most elements determines their chemical behavior. Since our mystery element is in the 8th group, noble gas group, it will mostly behave like any of the elements in the group.