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Out of all the 92 naturally-occurring, elements, ---------- and -------- are the only two that derive their names from those of people (and even then, not directly). Name both of them.
Naturally-occurring elements are chemical elements that are found in nature and have not been created by humans in a laboratory.
There are 92 naturally-occurring elements on Earth.
The most abundant naturally-occurring element is hydrogen, making up about 75% of the mass of the entire universe.
Yes, some naturally-occurring elements can be found in pure form, such as gold, silver, and copper. However, most elements are found in combination with other elements in compounds.
Naturally-occurring elements are used in a variety of ways, from building materials and fuels to medicine and technology. For example, iron is used to make steel, which is used in construction, and silicon is used in computer chips and solar panels.