Element Symbols

Gold's chemical symbol is Au, derived from the Latin word 'aurum' meaning gold.

O is the chemical symbol for Oxygen, the element essential for human respiration. It makes up about 21% of Earth's atmosphere.

Iron's chemical symbol is Fe, from the Latin word 'ferrum.' Iron is the most common element on Earth by mass.

Na is the symbol for Sodium, from the Latin word 'natrium.' Sodium is an essential mineral found in table salt (NaCl).

Carbon's symbol is simply C. It is the basis of organic chemistry and is found in all known living organisms.

Ag is the symbol for Silver, from the Latin word 'argentum.' Silver has been used in coins, jewelry, and photography.

K is the symbol for Potassium, from the Latin 'kalium.' Potassium is an essential mineral important for heart and muscle function.

Mercury's symbol is Hg, from the Latin 'hydrargyrum' meaning liquid silver. Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Pb is the symbol for Lead, from the Latin word 'plumbum.' This is also the origin of the word 'plumbing,' as Romans used lead pipes.

Cu is the symbol for Copper, from the Latin 'cuprum,' named after the island of Cyprus where it was mined in ancient times.

Sn is the symbol for Tin, from the Latin 'stannum.' Tin has been used since ancient times, notably in bronze (an alloy of tin and copper).

W is the symbol for Tungsten, also known as Wolfram. The symbol comes from 'wolfram,' its older German name. Tungsten has the highest melting point of all elements.

Sb is the symbol for Antimony, from the Latin 'stibium.' Antimony has been known since ancient times and is used in flame-retardant materials.

Xenon's chemical symbol is Xe. It is a noble gas used in specialized lighting, such as flash lamps and arc lamps in IMAX projectors.

Zr is the symbol for Zirconium, a transition metal used in nuclear reactors due to its low absorption of neutrons. It is also used in dental crowns.