What is the 117th element? (Don’t look it up. It’s pretty simple!)
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The 117th element is Tennessine! If you know the Halogens really well, this should be obvious to you. Here’s some fun facts about Tennessine:
Tennessine is the youngest element in the Periodic Table. Tennessine was first produced in 2011, in Dubna, Russia. It is named after the state of Tennessee. It only lasts for a few seconds before decaying.