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Which metal was earlier called Wolfram?...

Which metal was earlier called Wolfram?

A

Tungsten

B

Molybdenum

C

Zinc

D

Radium

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A
Tungsten is also called wolfram, which is a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. The name tungsten comes from the former Swedish name for the tungstate mineral scheelite, tungsten or "heavy stone".
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