the symbol is Ni
2007-02-06 14:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ni comes from the first 2 letters of the word Nickel. Some element's chemical symbol comes from the known name of the element or the latin name for the element.
2007-02-06 14:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by autumnleaves1990 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its from the first two letters in its name . If the chemicals letters are already taken than they use the Latin letters for it like Gold is Au for its Latin name, Aurum
2007-02-06 22:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by Hook 'em Horns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the first two letters. its one of the symbols that make sense. most of the other ones like gold (Au) is taken from the latin name
2007-02-06 22:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the German word kupfernickel (false copper)
2007-02-06 22:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by redfaction_2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋