GRALISTAIR
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Why is the element Lutetium so called? What was it named after in other words?
Why have you asked a question?Why is the element Lutetium so called? What was it named after in other words?
The city of Paris (Lutetia in Latin)?
I am totally sorry. I can’t explain why. Distracted at work I think!Why have you asked a question?
No problem. I was getting confused myself over Rhenium and Rhodium and wondered whether they were both derived from the Rhine.is correct but see below - it was not my place or turn for which I apologize.
I am totally sorry. I can’t explain why. Distracted at work I think!
Is Rhodium not derived from the River Rhône? (Rodensis in Latin I believe....but open to correction, as always!)No problem. I was getting confused myself over Rhenium and Rhodium and wondered whether they were both derived from the Rhine.
No, Rhodium's name is seemingly derived from the Greek word 'Rhodon' (rose-coloured) as one of its chloride compounds has a distinctive dark rose-red colour.Is Rhodium not derived from the River Rhône? (Rodensis in Latin I believe....but open to correction, as always!)
Thank you.Anyway, it is @Peterthegreat to ask the next question.
Was that the one decided on a coin toss?What was unusual about the European Cup Quarter Final between Liverpool and FC Köln in 1965?
It was indeed. Liverpool (eventually) making the right choice.Was that the one decided on a coin toss?
No, not that one, although it was discovered at around the same time in the early 19th century. Good guess though!Iridium?
I'll guess palladiumBack to the chemical stuff.
The scientist/chemist who first discovered Rhodium is generally acknowledged to have also co-discovered Osmium and which other platinum-group element?
That's the one. Your turn to shine!I'll guess palladium
OK, easy one for some of you.That's the one. Your turn to shine!
Liz Taylor's marriage.OK, easy one for some of you.
What is - or was - a Burton Union?
NopeLiz Taylor's marriage.
Brilliant!!!Liz Taylor's marriage.
Boris Spassky because he was long and thin with green hair.Which figure famous on the international scene was nicknamed -- English rendering -- "The Great Asparagus"; and why?
I like it ! -- but not him, I'm afraid.Boris Spassky because he was long and thin with green hair.