MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 3: Structure of Matter
Which symbol is taken from a Latin name?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Cu
- b P
- c Cr
- d F
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: a Cu
Cu is the symbol of copper, taken from its Latin name Cuprum.
Why the other options are wrong
- b P: P is the first letter of the English name Phosphorus; it does not come from a Latin name.
- c Cr: Cr uses the first and third letters of the English name Chromium; it is not from a Latin name.
- d F: F is the first letter of the English name Fluorine; it is not from a Latin name.
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