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Which elements have symbols that do not correspond to their English names

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K. Potassium.

Sb. Antimony.

Cu. Copper.

Ag. Silver.

Au. Gold.

Fe. Iron.

Hg. Mercury.

Pb. Lead.

W Tungsten

Sn Tin

Na sodium

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