#but the discoverer named ruthenia with russia in mind

[fuckableelementspoll]

Round 1.2: Scandium (21) vs. Ruthenium (44)

Scandium (21)

Scandium is a silvery-white and reactive metal named for the northern part of Europe, Scandinavia. While a common element, little is produced due to the difficulty of purification and a lack of demand until recently. It's only major usages is in aluminum alloys to help strengthen them in aircraft and in certain metal-gas lamps. A good element all around for a reactive and nice fuck.

Ruthenium (44)

Ruthenium is a silver white metal in the platinum group, named for Ruthenia, an older latin term for Russia. Exhibiting similar electric and catalysil traits as other platinum group elements, it is no surprise that the majority of Ruthenium is used in electronics, catalysis, and similar applications. Good for the russophiles out there