The chemical symbol for copper is Cu. From which word is this symbol said to come?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cuprum, from the Latin name linked to Cyprus
- Step 1: The chemical symbol for copper, Cu, comes from the Latin word cuprum. Answer: Cuprum, from the Latin name linked to Cyprus. Why not the others: Curare, Cubus and Copula don't fit.
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