In what element's name is a word that describes what happens to skin from overexposure to the sun?

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In what element's name is a word that describes what happens to skin from overexposure to the sun?

2006-10-22 16:47:24 · 5 answers · asked by Pat 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Titanium
Tantalum

2006-10-22 16:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My guess is sulfur. It was named back when names were chosen according to human impression of outstanding characteristics of an element

2006-10-22 16:53:03 · answer #2 · answered by steveSang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, rubidium is named after the reddish-violet color of its flame, and sunburnt skin becomes red in tone. "Rubidium" doesn't actually contain an English word for this condition, but it's the closest thing I can find.

2006-10-22 16:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

TANtalum

2006-10-22 17:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by passy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Tantalum (Ta)

2006-10-22 16:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋