Which element's name is derived from the Latin name of Copenhagen?
Hafnium
Cesium
Gallium
Einsteinium
Answer
Hafnium, named after the Latin name for Copenhagen, Hafnia, is an element discovered in 1923. Its name reflects the city where it was first isolated, as it was found in a sample of zircon mineral obtained from a Greenland rock. Hafnium is a silvery-white metal that is used in various applications, including nuclear reactors, high-temperature alloys, and electronic devices.
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