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How did some of the elements get their names?

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New elements can be named after a mythological concept, a mineral, a place or country, a property or a scientist. The names have to be unique and maintain "historical and chemical consistency". ... No-one has yet named an element after themselves but many elements are named in tribute to important scientists.

Answer 2

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New elements can be named after a mythological concept, a mineral, a place or country, a property or a scientist. Some have Latin or Greek roots deriving from something related to the element. For example:- Francium and Californium are named after France and California respectively. Nobelium is named after the scientist Alfred Nobel.

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