16 Which element shares part of its name with a Marvel camics character (hint He is a God)? 17 Which element shares its name with the native planet of Superman? 18 How many elements do not end with the traditional element suffix of - 'ium"?

The element you're thinking of for the Marvel character is "Thorium," named after Thor, the Norse god. Thor has made his mark in comics and films, wielding his mighty hammer Mjolnir, making the connection between the element and the character quite fun! For Superman’s native planet, that would be "Krypton," from which the element Krypton gets its name. Found in the noble gases family, Krypton is a colorless, odorless gas but definitely super in its poetic ties to the Man of Steel's origins! As for elements that do not end with the traditional suffix of -ium, there are quite a few! Notably, elements like Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), and Carbon (C) break the mold, showcasing the diverse naming conventions for different types of elements.