In this universe, we all have the same building blocks. So here in our universe, I personally think our periodic table is locked in with these elements. We can discover new ones still, but I don't think we're going to have completely different conditions. And Kate, plus the chart is full, right? I mean, there's no room.
How is chemistry different in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore cosmic chemistry, the periodic table, and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist. Is the periodic table complete?
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