How to Make New Elements!
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Science has always been making revolutionary changes and uncovering fascinating things. Last year, Germany sought to create the heaviest known element in the universe: element 119. In order to develop such this artificial element, scientists have attempted to fuse together two lighter molecules into one "super-molecule," which theoretically is suppose to yield element 119. Not only are scientists trying to understand the behavior of atoms and their nuclei, but also to be praised. By creating this element, scientists will not only be developing the heaviest element, but also add another row to the period table of elements. Borel, a contributor for PopSci and a writer for other websites, then transitions into the superficial procedure of how to make a new element: 1) accelerate, 2) collide, 3) separate, and 4) detect. If this procedure were to actually prove successful, history in the science community will be made. Borel felt it necessary to inform those who are science enthusiasts about this possibility. In order to inform those with interests in molecular science, Borel structures her article in a very simple and easy-to-follow manner. In the beginning, Borel provides the reader with background information about why and how a new element could be created, and then she moves onto the method of being able to do so. Furthermore, Borel incorporates a lot of images in order to make her information clear and to supplement what she is saying. For example, in the image above, Borel outlines the steps of creating an element, making the procedure lucid for the reader. Also, there is another picture in the article that depicts what the "future" periodic table of elements would look like if element 119 is able to be successfully created. With the combined results of the use of simple structure and images, Borel was able to easily inform her readers about this phenomenon that could potentially take place in their lifetimes.
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