What is the atomic number of Bohrium which is named after physicist Niels Bohr, one of the founders of quantum theory?

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  1. 117
  2. 107
  3. 113
  4. 101

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Option 2 : 107
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The correct answer is 107.Key Points

  • Bohrium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Bh and atomic number 107.
  • It was first synthesized in 1981 by a team of Soviet and German scientists.
  • Bohrium is a highly radioactive element that does not occur naturally on Earth.
  • It is named after physicist Niels Bohr, who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

Additional Information

  • 117 is the atomic number of Tennessine.
  • It is a synthetic chemical element that was first synthesized in 2010.
  • 113 is the atomic number of Nihonium
  • It is another synthetic chemical element that was first synthesized in 2003.
  • 101 is the atomic number of Mendelevium.
  • It is a synthetic chemical element that was first synthesized in 1955.

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