The element meitnerium is named after a female.
Meitnerium: Named After Lise Meitner
According to the provided reference, specifically the YouTube video titled "Which elements are named for women scientists?", the element meitnerium was named after the Austrian physicist Lise Meitner. This video excerpt confirms that Meitnerium (Mt) is one of the elements that carries the name of a female scientist.
- Meitnerium is a synthetic element.
- It has the atomic number 109.
The video specifically states that the answer to the question of which element is named for a woman is Mike Merriam, which is an apparent transcription error for Meitnerium. The video clarifies that the intended correct answer is indeed Meitnerium, named after Lise Meitner.
