MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 3: Structure of Matter
Which of the following is the Latin name of antimony?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Stannum
- b Wolfram
- c Aurum
- d Stibium
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: d Stibium
Stibium is the Latin name of antimony; its symbol is Sb, taken from the Latin name.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Stannum: Stannum is the Latin name of tin (symbol Sn), not of antimony.
- b Wolfram: Wolfram is the Latin name of tungsten (symbol W), not of antimony.
- c Aurum: Aurum is the Latin name of gold (symbol Au), not of antimony.
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