Question

why is the symbol of sodium Na that is Potassium K and that of iron,Fe ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Since Latin name of iron is ferrum , so it's symbol is Fe. Latin name of sodium is natrium , so it's symbol is Na. Latin name of potassium is kalium , so it's symbol is K.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the symbols are given on the basis of their actual Greek or latin names.

Explanation:

like fe stands for ferrous

k for kalium and

na for natrium ( latin)