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Sn is the symbol for tin. (from Latin: stannum)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoTin does not mean anything in Latin because that is the English name for it. Its Latin name is "stannum," which means "something that drips."
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∙ 10y agoThis word is stannum. The chemical symbol of tin is derived from stannum (Sn).
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∙ 12y agoIt's latin name is Stannum & it's symbol is Sn.
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∙ 12y agoThe Answer is Stannum
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∙ 9y agoStannum (Sn)
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How did tin get its name?
From the Anglo-Saxon word tin. Tin's atomic symbol comes from the Latin word for tin, stannum
Which substance has a chemical symbol that is derived from a Latin name?
Potassium has a chemical symbol that is derived from a Latin name.
What is the Latin name for Mercury?
The Latin Name of Mercury is Hydrargyrum that is why it's symbol is Hg.
Where did copper get its name?
From the Latin word cuprum, which means "from the island of Cyprus."From the Latin word cyprium, after the island of Cyprus
Which element's Latin name is ferrium?
Iron. That is why iron's symbol on the Periodic Table of Elements is 'Fe'.
Why is tin's symbol Sn?
It's an abbreviation of the Latin for tin; stannum.
Why is it that the symbol tin is Sn?
The Latin name for the metal Tin is 'stannum'.
What is tin's origin of its name?
the origin of the symbol Sn comes from the Latin word "stannum" meaning "tin"
What is tins scientific name?
Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn. The Latin name of Tin is Stannum
What is the name of the element that is represented by the atomic symbol Sn?
Tin. It comes from tin's Latin name: stannum.
How did tin get its name?
From the Anglo-Saxon word tin. Tin's atomic symbol comes from the Latin word for tin, stannum
What is the origin of the name for tin?
the origin of the symbol Sn comes from the Latin word "stannum" meaning "tin"
What does tin sn mean?
The "Sn" used for tin comes from its Latin name like many other elements. It is an abbreviation of the Latin name "Stannum."
Why is the symbol for tin Sn instead of Tn?
From Stannum, it's latin name.
What is the element symbol for tin?
Sn is the symbol for tin. (from Latin: stannum)
Why is tin named tin?
If you mean How did tin get it's name, then the answer comes from the Latin word stannum, a name for the element tin. (Tin's chemical symbol is Sn, coming from the word stannum) . :P
Is there a symbol Tn in the periodic table?
No. This might be a reasonably symbol for tin in an English language culture, but in fact the metal tin was known to ancient peoples and has the symbol Sn, derived from its Latin name stannum.
