The question is, Since copper does not have a "u" in it, then why is it used in the atomic symbol for copper?
2007-12-12 08:31:21 · 15 answers · asked by summerlove32 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Look up Cuprum
2007-12-12 08:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atomic/chemical symbols come from international names, wich come from greek and latin words.
Copper scientific name is Cuprum (from the name of Cyprus Island). So is Cu the atomic/chemical symbol of copper.
Ps.: Excuse me for my bad english.
2007-12-12 08:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by charisz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because all elements on the periodic table are derived from Latin and the Latin word for copper is cuprum.
2007-12-12 08:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's latin name is cuprum and they already used c for carbon so Cu for copper?
Btw it is Cu not U
2007-12-12 08:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by da 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's derived from the latin cuprum, what means copper
2007-12-12 08:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the program your trying to apply to is a graduate program, meaning you've already had at least a couple of years of college.
2016-05-23 06:36:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it latin it is Cuprum .most chemical names come from latin just btw
2007-12-12 08:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by dramaa66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latin cuprum
Many elements are originally from Latin and Greek names
2007-12-12 08:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Name comes from Latin word...CUPUROUS with Cu for abbrev.
2007-12-12 08:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by uncle_derk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stole the "U" from Tungsten. That's why Tungsten has a "W" for its symbol.
2007-12-12 08:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by intrepidfae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋