Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The chemical symbol for Tungsten is W. W stands for 'Wolfram'. 'Wolfram' has been taken from the langauge -

  1. Latin

  2. Balkish

  3. German

  4. Greek
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tungsten's symbol W comes from 'Wolfram,' derived from German. The name originates from the mineral wolframite, which was historically the main source of tungsten. German chemists played a key role in isolating and identifying this element.

Keep practicing — related questions