Relativistic effects significantly influence the chemical properties of superheavy elements
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 79/100
Relativistic effects substantially alter and govern the chemical properties and periodic behaviors of superheavy elements, as confirmed by both recent gas chromatography experiments and advanced quantum-chemical calculations.
Evidence for · 4
Manifestation of relativistic effects in the chemical properties of nihonium and moscovium revealed by gas chromatography studies.
2024 · cited by 4
Paper 0 demonstrates that strong relativistic effects explain the valence atomic orbitals and adsorption trends of superheavy elements nihonium and moscovium.
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More for · 3
Direct identification of Ac and No molecules with an atom-at-a-time technique.
2025 · cited by 3
Paper 1 notes that large nuclei of superheavy elements give rise to relativistic effects that substantially alter their chemical behaviors.
Polyvalent s-block elements: A missing link challenges the periodic law of chemistry for the heavy elements.
2023 · cited by 2
Paper 2 finds that extreme relativistic effects at the bottom of the periodic table challenge the periodic law, leading to unusual valencies in heavy s-block elements.
Uncovering chemical homology of superheavy elements: a close look at astatine.
2024 · cited by 0
Paper 6 highlights that extreme relativistic effects govern the chemistry of superheavy elements and challenge traditional notions of the periodic table.