This question tests knowledge of the origins of chemical symbols, specifically for Iron. Many element symbols are derived from their Latin or Greek names rather than their common English names.
Correct Option: A) Ferrum
The question asks to identify the correct match between an element and its chemical symbol. This requires knowledge of common chemical elements and their internationally recognized symbols, many of which are derived from their Latin names.
Correct Option: D) Gold \(\rightarrow\) Au (from Latin 'Aurum')
The question asks for the German name from which the chemical symbol 'W' for Tungsten is derived. This requires knowledge of the etymology of chemical element symbols.
A) Wolfram β The chemical symbol 'W' for Tungsten is indeed derived from its German name, "Wolfram". The term "Wolfram" itself comes from "wolf rahm" (wolf's foam or cream), referring to the mineral wolframite, which contains tungsten and was known to interfere with the smelting of tin, "eating up" the tin like a wolf.
The question asks for the Latin name of Copper, given its chemical symbol Cu. Many chemical element symbols are derived from their historical Latin names rather than their modern English names.
Correct Option: B) Cuprum is the Latin name for Copper, from which its chemical symbol Cu is derived.
This question tests knowledge of common chemical element symbols. The symbol 'Pb' is derived from the Latin name for the element it represents.
Correct Option: C) Lead. The chemical symbol for Lead is 'Pb', derived from its Latin name plumbum.
The question asks about the convention for writing chemical symbols as introduced by Berzelius. We need to recall the rules for chemical symbols, specifically regarding the capitalization of letters.
C) A capital (uppercase) letter, followed by a lowercase letter if needed. This accurately describes the modern system of chemical symbols introduced by Berzelius. The first letter is always capitalized, and any subsequent letter (if present) is lowercase.