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ERIC Number: EJ128247
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1975
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What Happened to Alabamine, Virginium and Illinium?
Trimble, R. F.
Journal of Chemical Education, 52, 9, 585-586, Sep 75
Presents a short history relating how the chemical elements promethium (61), francium (87), and astatine (85) were formerly named illinium, virginium, and alabamine, respectively. (MLH)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Instructional Materials, Science Education, Science History, Science Materials
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Identifiers: Chemical Elements