Scientists Discover New Heavy Element Ununseptium, Atomic Number 117

Ununseptium

A team of Russian and American scientists have discovered a new heavy element, which they have given the temporary name Ununseptium, the symbol Uus and atomic number 117 on the periodic table of elements.

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