Which symbol denotes copper, from its Latin name Cuprum?
ACp
BCo
CCu
DC
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Cu
1. The chapter lists metals named from Latin.
2. Copper in Latin is Cuprum.
3. Symbol: first letter capital + small second letter, hence Cu.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry Class 9, Ch 4 The Language of Chemistry (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on Latin names_
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