Question

What would be your reaction to a claim that a new element had been discovered, and it fit between tin (Sn) and antimony (Sb) in the periodic table?

Answer 1

Answer:

As explained

Explanation:

My reaction will be positive and I will feel elated that a new elements has been discovered as this will be a modification of the earlier claim by berzelius and the likes that there are over 106 known elements ; Metal, Non Metals and Metalloids.

However, fitting the new discovered element in between Tin and antimony may be an issue, as the physical properties of the new elements has to be known, its melting point, metals or non metals as this is paramount to be able to classify the elements. if the elements fits in between tin and antimony, it is an indication that the elements is mot likely a metal or non-mental and may belong to group IVB or VB. Another issue is, the discoverer will have to create his own periodic table to be able to stand in with the discovery of Dimitriy Mendelev.