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GK QUESTION#3332

What is the atomic number of nobelium, the element named after Alfred Nobel?

  1. A102Correct answer
  2. B100
  3. C105
  4. D108
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A. 102

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Nobelium has symbol No and atomic number 102. It is named after Alfred Nobel. The other choices identify fermium 100, dubnium 105 and hassium 108; they are different synthetic elements.

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