Nomenclature Of Elements With Atomic Numbers >100
Chapter Name : Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_03_04_01 |
Topic Name : Nomenclature Of Elements With Atomic Numbers >100 |
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Sub Topic Name : Nomenclature Of Elements With Atomic Numbers >100 |
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Introduction
The new elements with very high atomic numbers are so unstable that only minute quantities, sometimes only a few atoms of them are obtained. Sophisticated and costly equipment was required to make them. There was therefore a lot of competition and scientists used to name the element discovered without even doing proper research. The IUPAC therefore made a universal naming system to name these elements temporarily until proper name is suggested by the panel of IUPAC scientists.
Pre-Requisites:
Element, periodic properties, classification, IUPAC
Activity:
In different languages, all things (living, non-living) have different common names.
Real Life Question:
Why are scientific names required for plants, animals and elements etc?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Universal nomenclature | Naming an element by using a system that is applied universally helps to identify it properly |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Online Language dictionary | Use online dictionary for various languages and find out what are different things called in different languages. |
Real life uses :
Having a universal naming system would help to communicate things better.
Places to visit :
A classroom
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| People call different objects by different names | A dog is called CHEIN in French, KALB in Arabic and DOG in English. |
What you learn in Theory:
Naming the elements with atomic number greater than 100 according to the IUPAC system helps to identify elements universally until they are allotted names according to their discoverers.
What you learn in Practice:
A universal nomenclature system is important in the sciences to identify elements correctly and to communicate correctly as well.