Chemistry
Name three metals whose symbols are derived from :
(a) the first letter of the name of the element
(b) from their Latin names.
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(a) Elements whose symbols are derived from first letter of the name of the element :
- Carbon - C
- Sulphur - S
- Oxygen - O
(b) Elements whose symbols are derived from their Latin names :
- Kalium [Potassium] - K
- Ferrum [Iron] - Fe
- Natrium [Sodium] - Na
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