MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 3: Structure of Matter
Which is the Latin name of potassium?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Plumbum
- b Kalium
- c Stannum
- d Natrium
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: b Kalium
Kalium is the Latin name of potassium; its symbol is K, taken from the Latin name.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Plumbum: Plumbum is the Latin name of lead (symbol Pb), not of potassium.
- c Stannum: Stannum is the Latin name of tin (symbol Sn), not of potassium.
- d Natrium: Natrium is the Latin name of sodium (symbol Na), not of potassium.
More board questions on this topic
- Which is the symbol of silver?
- Which of the following is the symbol of tin?
- Which symbol is taken from a Latin name?
- Which symbol is taken from the Latin language?
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