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The names and symbols are from their Latin names. Lead for example is Pb, because its Latin name is Plumbum.
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Why do some elements have names and symbol that do not match their English names?
Because there are languages other than English, and elements have different names in those languages. Some of the symbols are taken from those languages instead. Latin is probably the most common; it's responsible for Fe, Na, K, Cu, Ag, Au, Sn, Sb, and Pb (at least... there may be a few others I missed). Tungsten is called Wolfram in some countries, and its symbol W comes from that name.
What elements have German names?
All of the elements have German names when writing or speaking in German. However, only one element has an international atomic symbol derived from its German name: That is tungsten, for which the German name is Wolfram and the atomic symbol is W.
What is the chemical symbol for the element named tungsten?
the chemical symbol for Tungsten is W. is is item 74 on the Period Table of Chemicals.
Which element has the chemical symbol 'W'?
The W stands for "Wolfram" which is an alternative name for the metallic element Tungsten. One of the chief ores from which Tungsten is extracted is called Wolframite.
Why do elements have odd symbols?
You may be referring to the elements whose symbols do not match their names. Such symbols refer to names for those elements (or something related) in other languages. Examples: Au (gold) comes from the Latin word aurum W (tungsten) comes form the Swedish word wolfram. Tungsten is still sometimes called wolfram. Na (sodium) comes from the Latin word natrium which itself may come from the Egyptian word natron. Natrium is the modern German word for sodium.
Why do some elements have names and symbol that do not match their English names?
Because there are languages other than English, and elements have different names in those languages. Some of the symbols are taken from those languages instead. Latin is probably the most common; it's responsible for Fe, Na, K, Cu, Ag, Au, Sn, Sb, and Pb (at least... there may be a few others I missed). Tungsten is called Wolfram in some countries, and its symbol W comes from that name.
Why couldn't Go be the symbol for gold in the periodic table?
The chemical symbol for Gold (Au) is based on its Latin name Aurum, not for its English name Gold. Most elements symbols match their English names, some don't - examples: Silver (Ag) is named for Argentum Iron (Fe) is named for Ferrum Sodium (Na) is named for Natrum Tungsten (W) is named for Wolfram
Why is gold's chemical Au and not G?
The chemical symbol for Gold (Au) is based on its Latin name Aurum, not for its English name Gold.Most elements symbols match their English names, some don't - examples:Silver (Ag) is named for ArgentumIron (Fe) is named for FerrumSodium (Na) is named for NatrumTungsten (W) is named for Wolfram
How many elements' chemical symbol does not correspond with their name?
There are no elements whose symbol does not match their name -- in some language! The elements known to the ancients all match their latin names: Pb = plumbum = lead. Sn = stannum = tin. Cu = cuprum = copper. Au = aurum = gold Ag = argentum = silver Hg = hydrargyrum = mercury A few more recently discovered elements also match their latin names: Na = natrium = sodium K = kalium = potassium -- actually this name originally derives from the Arabic "al kali" -- recognize it? Sb = stibium = antimony One element has a symbol that matches its German name: W = Wolfram = tungsten I guess that makes about 10 elements whose symbol does not match their English name. Hope I have not forgotten any!
What element starts with w?
There are no elements that begin with the letter W in the English language. However, the symbol for tungsten (74) is "W."
Are there mammal names that start with W in the English language?
Yes,Walrus
What has the author W G Arnott written?
W. G. Arnott has written: 'Orwell estuary' 'The place-names of the Deben Valley parishes' -- subject(s): English language, Etymology, Geographical Names, Names
What elements have German names?
All of the elements have German names when writing or speaking in German. However, only one element has an international atomic symbol derived from its German name: That is tungsten, for which the German name is Wolfram and the atomic symbol is W.
What chemical has has a W for its symbol?
W is the chemical symbol of wolfram (or tungsten in some languages).
What is the element that starts with the symbol w?
Tungsten is a chemical element. The symbol for Tungsten is W.
What do we call the letter or letter that represent an element?
They are the abbreviation of the name of the element. Some of the names are taken from the original Roman names (e.g. gold=Aurium=Au), the accepted English name (e.g. Aluminum=Al) or the name of a famous person or place (e.g. Einstein=Einsteinium=Es). There are some like Tungsten=W (for Wolfram) that require a knowledge of the history of the material's discovery.
An element with the symbol w?
w = Tungsten
