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GK QUESTION#3169

From which Latin word is the S block element calcium derived?

  1. ACalxCorrect answer
  2. BCalum
  3. CColeus
  4. DCalcio
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A. Calx

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Calcium’s name derives from the Latin calx, meaning lime. Calx is a historical word, not the formula or systematic name of calcium hydroxide.

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