Question

Write the IUPAC name of elements with atomic number 108 & 112

Answer 1

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IUPAC name of the element 108

Un-nil-Octium ( 1 - 0 - 8 )

The IUPAC name of the element 108 is Unniloctium.


IUPAC name of the element 112

Un-un-bium ( 1 - 1 - 2 )

The IUPAC name of the element 112 is Ununbium.

IUPAC ( International union of pure and applied chemistry ) names the elements in the following way according to their atomic number. This applies to only super heavy elements.

For 1 - Un
2 - Bi
3 - Tri
4 - Quad
5 - Pent
6 - Hex
7 - Hept
8 - Oct
9 - Enn
0 - Nil.

So, For 125 , name = Un(1) + Bi (2) + Pent(5)+ium

Therefore, The names of elements with atomic number 108 & 112 are Unniloctium ,Ununbium respectively