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| | Mendelevium: History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) |
 | | Initially it was not detected any alpha particle activity that could indicate the presence of element 101; however, spontaneous fission of fermium was observed leading to a new element, proved in subsequent experiences to be the 101st. |
 | | Based on this evidence, although indirectly, the investigators announced the discovery of element 101, suggesting the name mendelevium, in honor of Dimitri Mendeleev. |
 | | Originally, the symbol of the mendelevium was Mv, this being later altered to the actual Md. |
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