What is Pumbers element? I cant seem to find it on the interent, maybe im not putting in the wrong words, but it just comes up with plumbing contractors..
Its part of my course work, and I cant find it anywhere! xxx
2007-02-21 23:02:10 · 8 answers · asked by biscuits 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ancient pipes were made from the element Lead. In Latin, this was Plumbum, which is why the atomic symbol for Lead is Pb.
2007-02-21 23:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Could be lead (pb) ; "plumb"um. Or if it a question or like a clue for crossword as in what they use, plumber in the present day use copper (Cu.)....or plastic but thats a compound (usually different hydrocarbons.)
2007-02-22 18:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by chunky1990 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect the answer you're after is Pb - Lead (or plumbium is it's Latin name).
A plumb-line is a builders tool (read: a string with a lead weight on) for finding vertical.
2007-02-22 07:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Chris W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have checked the internet and come up with lead (element),
which makes sense as plumbers lead.
2007-02-22 07:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by ken c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pb - lead what pipes used to be made of.
now a days it's copper, but you're probably thinking about solder
2007-02-22 12:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Lead?
Latin for Lead is Plumbum.
2007-02-22 07:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be LEAD? Symbol Pb.
2007-02-22 07:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what type of course??????
2007-02-22 07:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋