There are currently 118 known elements listed on the periodic table; from hydrogen ... with vaporized ions, or charged atoms, ...
Currently, there are 118 known elements on the periodic table, from hydrogen all the way ... 244 with additional neutrons and vaporized ions of titanium. They think the same strategy could be ...
The ions formed have a full outer electron shell, so are very stable. See the study guide on groups in the periodic table for more information.