Why Helium Ends in "-ium"
Abstract
In response to a reader query, the reasons are traced for helium having the ending "-ium", usually reserved for metals.
- Publication:
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Journal of Chemical Education
- Pub Date:
- July 2004
- DOI:
- 10.1021/ed081p944
- Bibcode:
- 2004JChEd..81..944J