Oganesson - Periodic Table of Videos

Element 118 has emerged from controversy in the late 1990s to be named after super heavy element pioneer Yuri Oganessian - a living person.

Discussed by Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff at the University of Nottingham.

[ford-slbz]

Remember being in school and seeing “ununoctium” on the periodic table. I’m glad to see that placeholder name go.

[joshuarosen]

One of the most appealing characteristics in a person is enthusiasm and the Professor's love of his subject shines through and infects the viewer with his enthusiasm.

[VesaKo]

Five days, 118 videos down! Thank you for this wonderful journey down the periodic table

[gautampassi]

I'm lucky (rather everyone seeing this) is lucky.. I will be able to tell my future generations.. that how small I was when they named these 4 elements at once.

I love this channel.. please keep making more and more videos.. everyone who loves "The Professor" give it a thumbs up.

[jasjfl]

All these new elements are giving me the same feeling I got as a kid when the set of new Pokemon came out.

[SuperRemion]

"The joy of doing science is to understand nature, [...] if you cheat, you don't understand anything." What a great motivational quote!!

[JesusisJesus]

120 - Poliakoffium.
Never cut your hair mate, it is looking more and more awesome in every video!

[redcharget]

Xenon: I am the noblest gas
Oganesson: *hold my proton*
Tennessine: please give back my proton please

[jukechuu]

the scientist who made the element was the real original gangster

[shaunnha]

Beautifully said. Scientific integrity is paramount in discoveries such as elements

[paaaaaaaaq]

The next stable element found will be the most existing thing ever in chemistry.

[jamesa]

"Your reputation will be ruined and you understand nothing. " could apply to so many more things than just cheating. Well done, Professor!

[luizmeier]

It is a honor to watch and to learn with you, Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff.

[rukasu]

5:11 The wisest words ever uttered by any physicist or professor, ever.

[TaggXero]

"Enjoy the results you get, not the results you want."
-Sir Martyn Poliakoff, December 2016

[brantinghamjohn]

I love this guy... His passion for chemistry is inspirational.

[Jimpozcan]

Professor Poliakoff is a bit of an odd element. I'm glad I eventually found him on YT.

[rubikfan]

lieing with results and papers is the worst thing you could do as a scientist. it would ruin your job and life. nobody will ever hire you again.

[carsonking]

Who comes on a chemistry channel and votes down this info?
What sort of people are you?

[ghostindamachine]

Professor Poliakoff is such a great speaker. Very clear explanation of every subject. I truly enjoy watching his videos. And of his colleagues!