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How are superheavy elements made?​

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Answer: Most methods for making new elements involve a cyclotron, which speeds up atoms to high velocities before they smash into other atoms—these atoms are usually of different elements. This causes the nuclei to combine, creating new heavier elements.

Explanation: How are superheavy elements made?​

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