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The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered.
The element, tentatively named Administratium, has no protons or electrons
and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it does have 1 neutron, 125
assistant neutrons, 75 vice neutrons and 111 assistant vice neutrons,
giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together in
the nucleus by a force that involves the continuous exchange of meson like
particles called morons.
Since it has no electrons, Administratium is inert. However, it can be
detected chemically as it impedes every reaction with which it comes in
contact. According to the discoverers, a tiny amount of Administratium
caused one reaction to take over 4 days to complete when it would normally
occur in less than 1 second.
Administratium has a normal half-life of approximately 3 years. At this
time it doesn't actually decay but instead undergoes reorganization in
which assistant neutrons, vice neutrons, and assistant vice neutrons
exchange places. Some studies have shown that the atomic mass actually
increased after each reorganization.
Researchers at other laboratories indicated that Administratium occurs
naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such
as universities, government agencies, large corporations, and schools. The
element can be found in the newest, best-appointed and best-maintained
buildings.
Scientists point out that Administratium is known to be toxic at any level
of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reactions where it
is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to determine how
Administratium can be controlled to prevent irreversible damage, but
results are not promising.
The element, tentatively named Administratium, has no protons or electrons
and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it does have 1 neutron, 125
assistant neutrons, 75 vice neutrons and 111 assistant vice neutrons,
giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together in
the nucleus by a force that involves the continuous exchange of meson like
particles called morons.
Since it has no electrons, Administratium is inert. However, it can be
detected chemically as it impedes every reaction with which it comes in
contact. According to the discoverers, a tiny amount of Administratium
caused one reaction to take over 4 days to complete when it would normally
occur in less than 1 second.
Administratium has a normal half-life of approximately 3 years. At this
time it doesn't actually decay but instead undergoes reorganization in
which assistant neutrons, vice neutrons, and assistant vice neutrons
exchange places. Some studies have shown that the atomic mass actually
increased after each reorganization.
Researchers at other laboratories indicated that Administratium occurs
naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such
as universities, government agencies, large corporations, and schools. The
element can be found in the newest, best-appointed and best-maintained
buildings.
Scientists point out that Administratium is known to be toxic at any level
of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reactions where it
is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to determine how
Administratium can be controlled to prevent irreversible damage, but
results are not promising.