Element 118 Memes

Chemistry's ultimate rebel! Element 118 (Oganesson) is breaking all the noble gas rules. While every other noble gas is happily floating around as a gas at room temperature, theoretical models suggest Oganesson might be like "nah, I'm gonna be solid." It's the periodic table equivalent of showing up to a black tie event in sweatpants. The confused face perfectly captures how chemists feel about this element destroying their neat little categorization system. Identity crisis in Group 18!

The chemistry world's existential crisis in one image! Oganesson (element 118) breaks all the rules we learned in school. Noble gases are supposed to be these chill, non-reactive elements hanging out in gaseous form, but Oganesson is the rebel showing up to the periodic table party as a predicted solid. It's like finding out your most reliable friend has a secret life as a rock star. The confused face perfectly captures how chemists feel when their fundamental classification system gets thrown into chaos. Breaking news: even the periodic table has identity issues!