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Einsteinium was originally discovered in the debris of a large hydrogen bomb. The synthetic, radioactive element has few known properties, yet a recognizable name. Scholars hear about the element from a chemist who has a resemblance to Einstein himself.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why an element with no connection to Einstein was named after him
- Explain what it means that Einsteinium is the first divalent metal in the actinide series
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of hydrogen bombs and radioactivity
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Discusses an element not covered in most textbooks
- Includes subtitles in English and Portuguese
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- None