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What is the heaviest element discovered so far?

General knowledge Asked by Anonymous 23 Oct 2026, 8:48 AM IST Updated

In one line

The heaviest element discovered so far is oganesson (Og).

The periodic table

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Oganesson (Og) is the heaviest element discovered so far, with atomic number 118.

The rule

The heaviest element means the one with the highest atomic number and atomic mass found so far.

Let's understand it simply

Imagine a big family where each new member is heavier than the last. In the periodic table, each new element usually has more protons and neutrons, making it heavier. Oganesson is the last and heaviest member discovered till now.

Remember it

Oganesson (Og) is number 118 and is the heaviest element known.

Quick recap

  • Oganesson (Og) is the heaviest element discovered.
  • It has atomic number 118.
  • It is a man-made element, not found in nature.
Written by the LLOS.ai tutor. Asked by Anonymous on 23 Oct 2026, 8:48 AM IST