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9 grade science

List any 5 elements which derive their symbol from their latin name.

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Here are five elements whose chemical symbols are derived from their Latin names:

Sodium - Symbol: Na (from the Latin word "natrium")
Potassium - Symbol: K (from the Latin word "kalium")
Iron - Symbol: Fe (from the Latin word "ferrum")
Copper - Symbol: Cu (from the Latin word "cuprum")
Gold - Symbol: Au (from the Latin word "aurum")