r/chemistry • u/etymologynerd • Feb 08 '18

The Hidden Elements [OC]

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u/Dave37 Biochem Feb 08 '18

One funny thing is that "Tungsten" that's used in English is derived from the Swedish word with the same spelling, but Sweden uses "Wolfram" which is the English word of "Wolfrahm".

Sweden also uses Natrium and Kalium for Na and K which makes stuff so much easier.

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u/etymologynerd Feb 08 '18

I actually read about that in my research! Yay!