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What are some interesting facts about Cobalt?

The name cobalt comes from the German word kobalt , meaning evil spirit, the metal being so called by miners because it was poisonous.


Is co poisonous?

CO is carbon monoxide which is a dangerously toxic gas. Co is cobalt a potentially toxic metal.


Why was cobalt called evil spirit?

Cobalt was given the name "evil spirit" because miners in the past believed that cobalt ores caused them to become ill, experience poisoning symptoms, or even die. This reputation was likely due to the fact that exposure to cobalt dust or fumes can be toxic, leading to adverse health effects.


An example of a substance that is nutritious in small quanities but is poisonous in large quanities?

There are many substances that are toxic in large amounts, but are vital for human health. One of these is cobalt.


What is a compound for cobalt?

Yes, cobalt form many chemical compounds as cobalt nitrate, cobalt chloride, cobalt sulfate, cobalt sulfide, etc.


What compounds are in cobalt?

There are no compounds in Cobalt. It is completely impossible, because Cobalt is an element, and compounds are made up of elements. If this is what you meant to ask, then there a a lot of compounds with Cobalt in them. One example is Cobalt (III) Fluoride, chemical formula CoF3. Any compound with a "Co" (the "C" must be capitalized and the "o" must lowercase) in it contains Cobalt.


Can cobalt form a compound?

Yes, cobalt form many chemical compounds as cobalt nitrate, cobalt chloride, cobalt sulfate, cobalt sulfide, etc.


Is cobalt chloride the same with cobalt dichloride?

Yes, cobalt chloride and cobalt dichloride refer to the same compound. Cobalt chloride is also known as cobalt(II) chloride or cobalt dichloride, as it consists of one cobalt ion and two chloride ions.


What does cobalt mean in German?

cobalt = Cobalt/Kobalt


The element name that comes from the German word kobalt meaning evil spirit the metal being so called by miners because it was poisonous?

The element is cobalt, named after the German word "kobalt" which means evil spirit. Miners deemed it poisonous due to its toxic properties.


What is the chemical name of cobalt oxide using the stock system?

Cobalt oxides are: cobalt(I) oxide, cobalt(II) oxide and cobalt(II,III) oxide.


What are two compounds that contain cobalt?

Two compounds that contain cobalt are cobalt chloride (CoCl2) and cobalt sulfate (CoSO4). Both of these compounds are commonly used in various industrial and chemical applications due to the unique properties of cobalt.