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Sn is the element that derived its symbol from the Latin word stannum. This element has an atomic number of 50.
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∙ 15y agoThe chemical symbol for tin is Sn, which honors the element's origins in the Latin word 'Stannum'. The element has an atomic number of 50. It mainly is found, as tin dioxide [XnO2], in the mineral cassiterite. One of its main uses draws upon its resistance to oxidization in air. For the malleable, silvery metal is a popular choice as an anti-corrosive coat to other metals.
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∙ 9y agoSn is the element that derived its symbol from the Latin word stannum. This element has an atomic number of 50.
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What element has the chemicals symbol Sn?
Tin is Sn. In Latin tin is Stannum.
What is tin's origin of its name?
the origin of the symbol Sn comes from the Latin word "stannum" meaning "tin"
Why is tin's symbol Sn?
It's an abbreviation of the Latin for tin; stannum.
Why is fe the symbol of iron?
the symbol Fe is derived from iron's latin name "Ferrum" like other elements with symbols far from the element name like potassium's symbol is K meaning "Kalium" or tin's symbol is Sn for "Stannum". we studied that, i actually have a list of all elements with those kind of symbols. if you want the complete list, email me: cloicuaderno@yahoo.com -cloi
What does the symbol inside an elements square mean?
The symbol of an element is an abbreviation for the element's name, and it is derived either from the English or the Latin name. For example: Bromine's symbol is Br. The symbol inside an element's square is the element's atomic number, or the number of protons and neutrons in the element.
What is latin name of tin and it's symbol?
Sn is the symbol for tin. (from Latin: stannum)
What is the element symbol for tin?
Sn is the symbol for tin. (from Latin: stannum)
What element has the chemicals symbol Sn?
Tin is Sn. In Latin tin is Stannum.
What is the name of the element that is represented by the atomic symbol Sn?
Tin. It comes from tin's Latin name: stannum.
What is tins scientific name?
Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn. The Latin name of Tin is Stannum
Why is the symbol for the tin Sn?
Because the Latin word is StaNnum
What is tin's origin of its name?
the origin of the symbol Sn comes from the Latin word "stannum" meaning "tin"
Why is tin's symbol Sn?
It's an abbreviation of the Latin for tin; stannum.
What element has a symbol that was derived from its Latin name argentum?
Silver (symbol Ag).
Stannous is Latin for what element?
stannum = tin
Why is tin named tin?
If you mean How did tin get it's name, then the answer comes from the Latin word stannum, a name for the element tin. (Tin's chemical symbol is Sn, coming from the word stannum) . :P
Is there a symbol Tn in the periodic table?
No. This might be a reasonably symbol for tin in an English language culture, but in fact the metal tin was known to ancient peoples and has the symbol Sn, derived from its Latin name stannum.
