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The name of the chemical element is derived from the name of the titan Prometheus in the Greek mythology.

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Who is promethium named after?

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Where does the name of promethium come from?

The name of the chemical element is derived from the name of the mythological Greek titan Prometheus.


How many elements are named for mythological figures or gods?

God/Goddess ElementAurora Aurium (gold)Iris IridiumMercury MercuryTitans TitaniumFreyja Vanadis VanadiumNiobe NiobiumGoblin Cobalt, NickelTantalos TantalumThor ThoriumPrometheus Promethium


What element was named after the mythological character Prometheus?

Prometheum was named after promethus. It's chemical symbol is PM, and it's atomic nuber is 61.


What chemistry elements are named after mythological characters?

Two examples of chemistry elements named after mythological characters are mercury (Hg), named after the Roman god Mercury, messenger of the gods, and mercury's position on the periodic table reflects its liquid state at room temperature. The element thorium (Th) is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder, highlighting its radioactive properties which can emit energy similar to thunder.


Who is the Rome named after?

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What mythological being is the moon named after?

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What element was named after a thief?

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What mythological figure is Venus named for?

Venus is named after the roman god of beauty.


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