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The chemical element tantalum is named after the mythological (Greek Mythology) Tantalus because of its lack of reactivity. As an aside it is also extremely corrosion resistant.
Tantalum was named after Tantalus, due to the metal's inability to absorb acids. Tantalus was a king in Greek mythology who, as punishment for his crimes, had to stand in water which receded each time he stooped to drink it, overhung by grapes that drew back when he tried to reach them.
His name is also the root of the verb "tantalize".
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What the latin name for tantalum?
Tantalum
What two elements have the same insects name in them?
Antimony, Lanthanum, and Tantalum all have the insect ant in their name.
What is the group name of tantalum?
There is none.
What is the name of Ta2O5?
Tantalum (V) Oxide
Can tantalum be recycled?
Yes, tantalum can be recycled.
What are the elements in tantalum carbide?
Tantalum and carbon.
How may protons does tantalum have?
Tantalum has 73 protons.
What will a magnet do to tantalum?
Weakly attract it. Tantalum is paramagnetic.
Which would be larger an atom of technetium or an atom of tantalum?
Tantalum
What is tantalum is the mohs scale?
Tantalum is 6.5 on the Mohs scale,
What is the natural odor of tantalum?
It has no odor.
What element in 1800 had been thought to be identical to the element directly above it in the periodic table?
Tantalum (Ta)
