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Cerium, named after the asteroid "Ceres" which, in turn, was named after the Roman goddess of agriculture.
Helium was named after either "helios" (ancient Greek for "sun")
or "Helios" (the god of the sun in Greek mythology).
Mercury was named after Mercury, the Roman god of speed and
messenger of the gods.
Neptunium was named after the planet Neptune, which in turn was named after
the Roman god of the sea.
Palladium was named after an asteroid discovered two years before the element;
this asteroid was named after Pallas Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom.
Plutonium was named after the dwarf planet Pluto; said dwarf planet was named after Pluto,
Roman god of the dead.
Selenium comes from Greek "selene" (moon)
or from "Selene" (Greek goddess of the moon).
Tellurium comes from latin "tellus" (earth) or from "Tellus" (Roman mother goddess).
Titanium was named after the Titans, a race of powerful deities in Greek mythology.
As you can plainly see, there are more than six elements named after a deity.
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How did aristotle's view of matter differ from those of Democritus and Leucippus?
Aristotle saw matter as continuous and infinitely divisible, while Democritus and Leucippus believed that matter was composed of indivisible particles called atoms. Aristotle's theory focused on the idea of substances possessing specific qualities, while Democritus and Leucippus emphasized the concept of atoms moving in empty space.
What is the origin of cobalt?
Cobalt originates from the German word Kobald or Kobalt, meaning two things. The first is "evil spirit" because the miners that first encountered it discovered that it was poisonous. The second theory is that it means "goblin" because the miners, who were silver miners, believed that this metal stole the silver.BOWLIN SHOES
Are oxidation and rusting the same thing?
All rusting is oxidation, but not all oxidation is rusting. When iron rusts, FeO (iron oxide) is formed. Carbon can be oxidized forming CO2. Hydrogen can be oxidized forming water, H2O. Oxygen readily combines with lots and lots of things.
What are the bad things about chlorine?
Chlorine can irritate the skin and eyes, especially if used in high concentrations. It can also produce harmful disinfection byproducts when it reacts with organic matter in water, which can be potentially carcinogenic. Additionally, chlorine gas can be toxic if inhaled in large amounts.
Why does HCl produce positive hydrogen ions?
In aqueous solutions, hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates into hydrogen ions (H+) and chloride ions (Cl-). The hydrogen ion (H+) is positively charged because it has lost an electron, leaving it with a net positive charge.
What does 'the saint that stole heaven' mean?
The phrase "the saint that stole heaven" suggests someone who committed a virtuous act so remarkable that it defied expectations and surpassed what is typically considered achievable, even obtaining a reward as grand as heaven itself. It conveys the idea of exceptional goodness or heroism that transcends ordinary limits.
Who stole the world cup in 1966?
People say it was a dog named 'Pickles'.
Who was the boy that Jean Valjean stole the money from?
The boy Jean Valjean stole money from was named Petit Gervais. He was a young orphan boy who showed kindness to Valjean by giving him a coin, but Valjean, in his desperate state, stole it from him.
Who had stolen fire from heaven for man and was punished by zeus?
Prometheus, a Titan, stole fire from the Olympic gods and gave it to man.
Why is the book 'The Lightning Thief' named so?
because someone stole zues lightning bolt, his symbol of power
Where does the name buccaneer come from?
they were named after the buccan Indians which hung out in the great plains in 1500s and stole travelers things
Who first made ghost Kirby?
A boy named Peter Tran the Kirby game company stole his idea
What kind of pet did the Grinch have in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?
he had a dog named max and he dresses max up like a reindeer
Is Eric fisher good or bad?
Erick fisher is bad because he stole and killed a man named Luis Cruz
What is Taylor Swifts song Better Than Revenge about?
It's about a girl named Camilla Belle, who is the girl who stole Joe Jonas from her (:
How do you use a sentence for stole?
He stole the bananas from my stall.I will find the culprit who stole from me.
Who stole your pony?
i stole your ponyThe government stole your pony
