Question

Give an example for the element whose name is derived from its place of origin.​

Answer 1

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Five elements are named after other elements: molybdenum is from the Greek for lead, molybdos, while platinum comes from the Spanish platina meaning “little silver”. Radon is derived from radium, zirconium has its roots in the Arabic zarkûnmeaning “gold-like” and nickel is from the German for “devil's copper”.

Answer 2

Answer:

Five elements are named after other elements: molybdenum is from the Greek for lead, molybdos, while platinum comes from the Spanish platina meaning “little silver”. Radon is derived from radium, zirconium has its roots in the Arabic zarkûnmeaning “gold-like” and nickel is from the German for “devil's copper”.