Since element numbers are based on protons, why can’t they just add more to discover element 119, 120, etc?
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They can. And they do. The problem is that the more protons they add to create heavier elements, the more unstable they are. And it takes an extreme amount of energy to make them. And once they’re made, because they’re so unstable, they break apart into lighter elements almost immediately afterwards. They’re radioactive and break apart and become 2 different elements and also shooting out sub atomic particles in the form of radiation
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