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Which element has the symbol Sn?

  1. Tungsten

  2. Tin

  3. Zinc

  4. Sodium
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sn is the chemical symbol for Tin, derived from its Latin name 'Stannum'. Tungsten's symbol is W (from Wolfram), Zinc is Zn, and Sodium is Na (from Natrium). Many chemical symbols come from Latin rather than English names.

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