An element with atomic number 112 would belong to Group 12 of the periodic table. Group 12 is also known as the Zinc group or the Group 12 transition metals. This group includes elements such as zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg). Element 112 itself is known as copernicium (Cn), which is a synthetic and highly unstable element. It was officially recognized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) in 2010.