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Bohrium was originally named neilsbohrium until the IUPAC rejected the label because it included a Christian name. Viewers learn more about the creation of bohrium, its properties, and the many debates about the proper name for this element.
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Instructional Ideas
- Debate the confusion with boron and bohrium being made into salts and if naming conventions should change
- Share more about the impressive work of Niels Bohr
Classroom Considerations
- Consider the maturity of your class, as the video mentions having a free-flowing beer pipe in a home
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Shows the actual location where scientists created bohrium and explains the process clearly
- Keeps students engaged throughout
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- None