The three elements predicted by Mendeleev from the gaps in his periodic table were
known as eka- boron, eka- aluminum, eka- silicon. What names were given to these
elements when they were discovered later on?

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Systematic names given:
Eka-boron - Scandium
Eka-aluminum - Gallium
Eka-silicon - Germanium

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The three elements predicted by Mendeleev from the gaps in his periodic table wereknown as eka- boron, eka- aluminum, eka- silicon. What names were given to theseelements when they were discovered later on?

Systematic names given:Eka-boron - ScandiumEka-aluminum - GalliumEka-silicon - Germanium

The three elements predicted by Mendeleev from the gaps in his periodic table were
known as eka- boron, eka- aluminum, eka- silicon. What names were given to these
elements when they were discovered later on?

Systematic names given:
Eka-boron - Scandium
Eka-aluminum - Gallium
Eka-silicon - Germanium