Periodic Table Nomenclature and Symbolism

Chemistry ⇒ Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

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Describe the general convention for assigning symbols to newly discovered elements.

Explain the rule for writing chemical symbols for elements with single-letter and double-letter symbols.

Explain why some element symbols do not match their English names.

Explain why the symbol for lead is 'Pb' and not 'L' or 'Le'.

What is the chemical symbol for potassium?

What is the chemical symbol for the element with atomic number 79?

What is the chemical symbol for the element with atomic number 8?

Which element has the symbol 'Ba'?

Select the correct symbol for the element manganese. (1) Mn (2) Mg (3) Ma (4) M

Select the correct symbol for the element nickel. (1) Ni (2) Nc (3) Nk (4) Nl

Select the correct symbol for the element phosphorus. (1) P (2) Ph (3) Ps (4) Pr

Which of the following elements has the symbol 'Fe'? (1) Fluorine (2) Iron (3) Francium (4) Fermium

The element with atomic number 6 is represented by the symbol _______.

The element with the symbol 'Ar' is _______.

The element with the symbol 'Br' is _______.

The element with the symbol 'Cl' is called _______.

True or False: The symbol for aluminum is 'Al'.

True or False: The symbol for calcium is 'Ca'.

True or False: The symbol for carbon is 'C'.

True or False: The symbol for gold is 'Au'.