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Which institution recognized Röntgen's accomplishment by naming an element after him?

  • The World Health Organization

  • International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission

  • The Nobel Assembly

Answer

In 1908, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) decided to name the element "radium" after Röntgen. The reason for this was that Röntgen had been the first person to discover the element, and his work had helped to establish the science of radiology. Radium is a radioactive element that is found in uranium ores. It is used in medical treatments, such as radiotherapy.
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