Where did the element chlorine get its name?

Answer 1

In 1810, Sir Humphry Davy discovered that Chlorine was an element, not a compound as was first thought. He named Chlorine after the Greek word χλωρος (chlōros), meaning green-yellow (the colour of Chlorine).

Answer 2

Halogens are named for the fact that they can form compounds with almost every metal. Those compounds form salts so the halogens are known as "salt formers" or halogens. Halogens are named for the fact that they can form compounds with almost every metal. Those compounds form salts so the halogens are known as "salt formers" or halogens.

Answer 3

Chlorine is derived from the Greek word chloros which means "pale green"

Answer 4

The origin of Chlorine is the Greek word, khloros, meaning green-yellowish.

Answer 5

The symbol for Chlorine is simply Cl which is just derived directly from its name. The name originates from the Greek word khloros, meaning pale green.

Answer 6

Davy named chlorine in 1810.

Answer 7

where did chlorine get it's name ?