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Which element symbol is derived from the Latin word 'natrium'?
Which element symbol is derived from the Latin word 'natrium'?
- Cu
- Fe
- K
- Na (correct)
What is the correct element symbol for silver?
What is the correct element symbol for silver?
- Ag (correct)
- Au
- Hg
- Pb
Which element symbol represents iron?
Which element symbol represents iron?
- Au
- Fe (correct)
- Cu
- Na
Which element symbol represents mercury?
Which element symbol represents mercury?
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Which element symbol is derived from the Latin word 'stannum'?
Which element symbol is derived from the Latin word 'stannum'?
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Element Symbols and Their Origins
- The element symbol "Na" corresponds to sodium, which is derived from the Latin word "natrium."
- The correct element symbol for silver is "Ag," originating from the Latin term "argentum."
- Iron is represented by the element symbol "Fe," which comes from the Latin word "ferrum."
- The element symbol for mercury is "Hg," derived from the Latin name "hydrargyrum."
- The symbol "Sn" represents tin, which is derived from the Latin word "stannum."
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