How the Elements Got Their Names | It's Okay to Be Smart

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PBS Digital Studios It's Okay to Be Smart Joe Hanson elements Mendeleev periodic table periodic chart chemistry
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Science
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How the Elements Got Their Names | It's Okay to Be Smart

Ever wonder what all those names on the periodic table actually mean? There's a whole lot of fascinating history on Mendeleev's table. Some carry names from antiquity, some are named for people, some are named for places, and some are named for mythical beings. Discover the etymology of the elements!

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