We are now able to perform advanced recycling of home electronics and
even mobile phones. It’s not just about being kind to the environment, it’s
also about reclaiming precious rare metals from our garbage. In some cases
the element could become unrecoverable if not processed correctly.
WE CANNOT MAKE ELEMENTS.
Why don’t we just make elements if we need them so badly? Just put two
hydrogen atoms together and you’ve got helium! The protons and electrons
are all there, so how hard can it be?
IF WE COULD CREATE THEM LIKE THAT, THEY WOULDN’T BE ELEMENTS.
An atomic reaction or an incredible amount of energy is required to reshape
an atomic nucleus. But inducing atomic reactions produces radioactive mate-
rials, which emit dangerous radioactive rays ...