What is the element cadmium named after?

Answer 1

Cadmium was confused with zinc in the early 19th century because it was often found with zinc ore. It was named after the Latin word "cadmia" and the Greek word "kadmeia", both meaning zinc carbonate, ZnCO3.

Answer 2

Cadmium was named after the Greek mythological character Cadmus.

Answer 3

The name of the chemical element is derived from Cadmus - a character in the Greek mythology.

Answer 4

The element cadmium is named after the Latin word "cadmia," which refers to an earth that contains zinc carbonate. It was discovered as an impurity in zinc carbonate compounds.