Okay, so I understand that the number of protons in an atom defines the element. But why are there only 118 of them? Can’t we keep on adding protons to an atom to create new elements?

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EDIT: Thanks for all the responses!

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There’s a really good video (and story of someone who nearly faked his way to a Nobel Prize) about this topic that I ran across a few months ago. I’d highly recommend!

Edit, actual video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5WT22-AO8