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Berkelium (along with several other "new" elements) was synthesized during research projects at the physics laboratory at the University of California at Berkeley. And the element takes its name from that instutution of higher learning.
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What year what berkelium?
Berkelium was discovered by Glenn T. Seaborg, Albert Ghiorso, Stanley G. Thompson and Kenneth Street in December 1949 at Berkeley Laboratories.
Who discovered berkelium?
Berkelium was discovered by Glenn T. Seaborg, Albert Ghiorso, Stanley G. Thompson and Kenneth Street in December 1949 at Berkeley Laboratories.
What element is named after physicist Ernest O. Lawrence?
The element lawrencium, atomic number 103 with the chemical symbol Lr, is named in honor of Ernest Lawrence, who developed the first cyclotron for the study of nuclear particles.(see the related links below)
Who is glenn t seaborg?
Glenn Seaborg was an important radiochemist born in USA.Glenn Seaborg was a member of the teams who obtained for the first time americium, berkelium, californium, curium, einsteinium, fermium, mendelevium, nobelium, plutonium, seaborgium.
What is it that belongs to you yet is used by others more than you?
your name! lol i have heard this riddle dozens of times b4.
How did berkelium get its symbol?
The chemical symbol of berkelium (Bk) is derived from his name.
Does berkelium have a family name?
Berkelium (Bk) is a member of the actinoids family.
Where did berkelium's name come from?
The name berkelium id derived from Berkeley Laboratory, University of California.
Where is berkelium named after?
The name berkelium id derived from Berkeley Laboratory, University of California.
Who was berkelium named after?
The name berkelium id derived from Berkeley Laboratory, University of California.
What city in California was named after berkelium?
The name berkelium id derived from Berkeley Laboratory, University of California.
Was berkelium named after the state California?
Not California.The name berkelium id derived from Berkeley Laboratory, University of California.
Does the BK in BK virus mean berkelium?
BK is not from berkelium but from the name initials of a person in which the first time the virus was discovered.
What is the origin of berkelium?
berkelium is american
Is berkelium natural?
berkelium is synthetic
Is berkelium corrosive?
Berkelium is not corrosive.
How much is a pound of berkelium?
Berkelium is extremely rare, radioactive and unstable; berkelium is not for sale.
