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Tungsten was originally called 'Wolfram' - so was given the letter W to represent it.

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What does the w stand for?

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What does the symbol W stand for on the periodic table?

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What does W in the periodic table stand for?

W stands for Tungsten in the periodic table. Tungsten is a transition metal known for its high melting point and is commonly used in electrical applications and to make filaments in light bulbs.


What does the letter w stand for in the periodic table?

'W' in the Periodic Table is the chemical symbol for the element 'Tungsten'. Tungsten's archaic name is 'Wolfram' , hence the 'W'.


What is the molecular formula for tungsten?

The chemical symbol for Tungsten is W. (Tungsten is also known as Wolfram.)


What does the element W stand for?

The element W stands for tungsten, which is a metal known for its high melting point, strength, and durability. It is commonly used in light bulb filaments, electrical contacts, and in various industrial applications.


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.


What is the chemical symbol for ion like tungsten?

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What is the element that starts with the symbol w?

Tungsten is a chemical element. The symbol for Tungsten is W.


What element starts with the letter w?

Tungsten, honest. The chemical symbol for tungsten is W. The alternative, non-anglophone, name for tungsten is Wolfram.


What is Tungsten original name?

Tungsten's original name is Wolfram that is why the symbol for Tungsten is a W