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Which chemical element was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie, named after Marie’s homeland?

A. Radium
B. Curium
C. Polonium
D. Francium

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Polonium was named after Poland, Marie’s birthplace. Radium was also discovered by them, Curium is named for them, Francium discovered by Marguerite Perey.

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