Question

Why symbols for some elements are derived from their Latin names.​

Answer 1

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Some elements were known in ancient times and therefore carry over their Latin names. Periodic Table.

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Answer

Sodium (Na – Natrium)

Potassium (K – Kalium)

Iron (Fe – Ferrum)

Copper (Cu – Cuprum)

Silver (Ag – Argentum)

Tin (Sn – Stannum)

Antimony (Sb – Stibium)

Tungsten (W – Wolfram)