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What elements have English names?

english-names of elements.


What are the basis of naming elements?

Elements are named based on various factors such as their discovery, properties, origin, or historical context. Some elements are named after scientists, places, mythological figures, or even colors. The names of elements are often derived from Latin or Greek roots to reflect their characteristics or properties.


Where does the elements get their names?

Elements got their names from their latin names,greek gods,or from the names of the persons who discovered them.


What language is the basis of the names used in taxonom?

The basis of the names used in taxonomy is primarily Latin, with some elements from Greek. Taxonomists use Latin because it is a dead language, meaning it doesn't change over time, ensuring consistency in naming species. Greek is also common because of its influence on scientific terminology and its usefulness in creating descriptive names.


What is the basis for all compounds?

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Do elements have one word names?

Yes. Elements have one word names.


What are the basis in giving names for elements?

Most elements are named either as:Their Latin name's first or first and second letterFor example, Potassium in Latin is "Kalium" (Ka).Their regular name's first or first and second letterFor example, Calcium is "Ca".


What are the names for a pereodic table?

These names are the names of chemical elements.


What language is the basis of the names use in taxonomy?

Latin


Do all symbols of elements have greek names?

No. Most of the symbols for elements are derived from their names in English. Most of the elements were not even known in ancient Greece.


What are all the names of the periodic table and what do they mean?

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Do elements have names?

Yes, all elements have names. They include such names as oxygen, nitrogen, uranium, lead, tin, silver, platinum, and numerous others.