What is the atomic number of the element named after Yuri Oganessian?
120
118
116
114
Answer
Element 118 was named oganesson in 2016, after Yuri Oganessian, a Russian nuclear physicist who is known for his work on superheavy elements. Oganesson is the heaviest element that has been created so far, and it is named after Oganessian in recognition of his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
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