Chapter 6, Problem 82A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To identify the name of scientists whose names are used as an honor to name the element with atomic numbers 99, 101, 104, and 107.

Concept Introduction :

Although only 13 of the element names have been legally acknowledged by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), there are 14 elements with people's names.

Explanation of Solution

The element having atomic number 99 is named Einsteinium. Its chemical symbol is ‘Es’. It is named to honor Albert Einstein.

The element having atomic number 101 is named Mendelevium. Its chemical symbol is ‘Md’. It is named to honor Dmitri Mendeleev.

The element having atomic number 104 is named Rutherfordium. Its chemical symbol is ‘Rf’. It is named to honor Ernest Rutherford.

The element having atomic number 107 is named Bohrium. Its chemical symbol is ‘Bh’. It is named to honor Niels Bohr