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Where did the name for molybdenum come from?

Updated: 8/18/2019

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The name is from the Ancient Greek Μόλυβδος molybdos, meaning lead, since its ores were confused with lead ores.

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What is molybdenum's family name?

there is no family name for molybdenum!

What is the origin name of molybdenum?

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Molybdenum (II) Iodide.

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Molybdenum is in the Xanthine Oxidase family.

What chemical symbol is the symbol for molybdenum?

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Is Molybdenum magnetic or non-magnetic?

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Which of these elements is a metal?

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Molybdenum is a metal.

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The charge of the molybdenum ion is +2.

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