plumbum
The Latin name for lead is 'Plumbum' - which is why it's chemical symbol is Pb
The chemical name is lead. The symbol for the element lead is Pb, for plumbum, which comes from Latin for lead.
The abbreviation Pb for lead comes from it's original Latin name plumbum.
The original, or latin, name for lead (pb) is plumbum.
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Many element's symbols are derrived from their ancient names. These names can be researched individually. For example, Pb is the symbol for lead. It's ancient Latin name was "plumbum".
Pb , derived from Plumbum.
Lead(IV) Perchlorate
Pb in chemistry stands for Lead, an element whose name in Latin is Plumbum (hence, Pb).
It comes from the Latin word "Plumbum", which means lead.
lead Latin name plumbum shortened to Pb
The chemical name for Pb(CN)₂ is lead(II) cyanide.