Names and symbols of four newly discovered elements announced

Elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 are now formally named 

nihonium (Nh), 

moscovium (Mc), 

tennessine (Ts), and 

oganesson (Og)

Date:

December 2, 2016

Source:

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)

Summary:

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has approved the name and symbols for four elements: nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts), and oganesson (Og), respectively for element 113, 115, 117, and 118. The exploration of new elements continues, and scientists are searching for elements beyond the seventh row of the periodic table.