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What are the elements named for Gaul and Ruthenia?

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The Elements named for Gaul and Ruthenia are: Gallium and Ruthernium.

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What element is named after gaul?
Gallium... I think that's right, it makes sence and its on the periodic table.
What is the element named after Gaul?
gallium
Who has an element named after them?
The element rutherfordium is named in honor of Ernest Rutherford. It is not a naturally occurring element, and was synthesized in a nuclear reaction, but is unstable.
Why are elements named what they are?
It depends on the scientist(s) that discovered it. Most of the early discovered ones have latin or latin-based names. Some of those we've simplified, like Gold (Au), the symbol stands for aurum.
How are the elements named?
Based on the first letter or first two letters of their Latin name. The first letter is Always capitalized.