Question : From which Latin word is the s-block element calcium derived?
Option 1: Calx
Option 2: Calum
Option 3: Coleus
Option 4: Calcio
Answer (1)
23rd Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: Calx
Solution : The correct answer is Calx .
The name "calcium" is derived from the Latin word "calx," which means "lime." This is because calcium compounds, such as calcium oxide (quicklime) and calcium carbonate (limestone), have been known and used by humans for thousands of years.
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