The elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 got new names of nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson respectively. The name was given by The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
The symbols for each are Nh, Mc, Ts and Og. These elements will form the seventh row of the periodic table. The elements were officially recognized in December.
Jan Reedijk who invited the discoveries to make proposals said that – ““It is a pleasure to see that specific places and names (country, state, city, and scientist) related to the new elements is recognized in these four names. Although these choices may perhaps be viewed by some as slightly self-indulgent, the names are completely in accordance with IUPAC rules.”
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