Which one of the following elements has a symbol that is not derived from its foreign name?
A) aluminum
B) tin
C) lead
D) copper
E) mercury

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The symbol for aluminum (Al) is not derived from its foreign name. In fact, the origin of the symbol is uncertain, but it may come from the Latin word for alum, which is alumen. The symbols for tin (Sn), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and mercury (Hg) are derived from their Latin or Greek names.

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