Naming Elements
The names of elements are derived from Greek words. They give clue about the element's properties.
Elements/Symbols....................Greek word....................Meaning
Argon (Ar)
.................................Argos
.............................Inactive
Astatine (At)
..............................Astatos
..........................Unstable
Barium (Ba)
................................Barys
.............................Heavy
Bromine (Br)
...............................Bromos
...........................Stench
Chlorine (Cl)
...............................Chloros
...........................Pale green
Dysprosium (Dy)
..........................Dusprositos
.....................Hard to get
Hydrogen (H)
..............................Hydro genes
................... Water forming
Mercury (Hg)
..............................Hydrargyrum
....................Liquid silver
Phosphrous (P)
...........................Phosphorus
......................Bringer of light
Technetium (Tc)
.........................Tekhnetos
........................Artificial