What Greek word serves as the root for the atomic symbol, Na, for sodium?

A) Natron
B) Nartum
C) Nafion
D) The term for the root of the atomic symbol, Na, is not Greek; it is the Latin word natrium.

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What Greek word serves as the root for the atomic symbol, Na, for sodium?A) NatronB) NartumC) NafionD) The term for the root of the atomic symbol, Na, is not Greek; it is the Latin word natrium.

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The atomic symbol Na for sodium comes from the Latin word natrium, not from a Greek word. This reflects the practice of using Latin names for elements in the periodic table.

What Greek word serves as the root for the atomic symbol, Na, for sodium?

A) Natron
B) Nartum
C) Nafion
D) The term for the root of the atomic symbol, Na, is not Greek; it is the Latin word natrium.

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