Question

Give reason

Symbols of some elements are derived from their Latin names.

Answer 1

Symbol of an element-

• It can also be represented by the Latin names.
  • Example- Copper's Latin name is cuprum and represented as Cu.
  • Latin name of gold is Aurum and represented as Au.

Symbols of some elements are driven by their Latin name because

• the material was known in ancient times.
• It was considered the language that highly learned people would use.
• Example- a symbol of potassium is K from its Latin name Kalium