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Connecting Element Names with the Names of U.S. Towns

Nicholas C. Thomas

Department of Chemistry, Auburn University–Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 36124

J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (2), p 181

DOI: 10.1021/ed086p181

Publication Date (Web): February 1, 2009

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A survey of U.S. geographical locations reveals that the names of many elements have been used to name towns. The origin and chemical significance of the naming for a sampling of such towns is briefly reported.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Consumer Chemistry

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