Why is cu copper's symbol?

Answer 1

Copper, that wonderful metal we use for electrical wire and piping, was known to ancients. Its use dates back thousands of years. It was called cuprum back in the day, which is Latin. And that Latin name is the source of its chemical symbol, Cu.

Answer 2

Cu stands for coppers Latin name "cuprum."

Answer 3

Yes, Cu is the chemical symbol for copper (Latin- cuprum) and the atomic number 29.

Answer 4

A lot of the chemical symbols for the early elements come from their latin names. The latin name for copper is cuprum thus Cu

Answer 5

Cu comes from the Latin word "Cuprum," meaning copper.

Answer 6

Latin Cuprum.

Answer 7

Cu is the element copper.