Question

What were the instruments used in prepering the newest four elements?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Heavier elements like these are made by forming an accelerated ion beam in a particle accelerator and directing that beam at a target. Every so often, the accelerated ion smashes into a nucleus in the target and the two fuse, forming a new element that is then detected behind the beam. Preparing these new elements required selecting just the right atoms for the beam and the target and being patient. Another limiting step, aside from the specialty equipment is acquiring the isotopes necessary to do the experiment.