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Uranium's radioactive properties were discovered in 1896 by Antoine Becquerel.

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Who invented natural radioactivity?

Henri Becquerel discovered natural radioactivity in 1896, when he observed that uranium salts emitted rays that could fog photographic plates. This led to further research on radioactivity by Becquerel, Marie Curie, and Pierre Curie.


What is the name of the metal that creates nuclear energy?

Hydrogen gives off radiation, but uranium is more known for it's nuclear radioactivity due to its use in nuclear reactors.


What the origin of the name Uranium?

The name of the natural radioactive chemical element uranium is derived from the name of the planet Uranus. Uranium was discovered (as an oxide) by Martin Heinrich Klaproth in 1789.


Where can you find the common name for uranium?

The only name for uranium is uranium.


How was radioactivity discovered?

Radioactivity was discovered on March 1, 1896, by a French physicist named Henri Becquerel, this discovery is now known as one of the most famous accidental discoveries in the history of physics. Becquerel was then awarded half of the noble prize for physics in 1903, the other half being given to Pierre and Marie Curie for their study of the Becquerel radiation.


What is the original name of uranium?

The name of the chemical element uranium is derived from the name of the planet Uranus.


What is the original name for uranium?

Uranium is a scientific name.


Who is famous for discoveries in radioactivity?

marie curie


What is uranium's Latin name?

Ouranio (writed with greek letters, of course) ... ουράνιο


What is the real name of uranium?

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Why was uranium named uranium?

The name uranium is derived from the name of the Uranus planet.