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GK QUESTION#3305

Which synthetic element, identified by atomic number, is named seaborgium in honour of Glenn T. Seaborg?

  1. AElement 103
  2. BElement 106Correct answer
  3. CElement 90
  4. DElement 97
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B. Element 106

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Seaborgium is element 106, symbol Sg, named in honour of Glenn T. Seaborg. Its name is now official. Element 103 is lawrencium, 90 is thorium and 97 is berkelium.

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