Periodic Table Nomenclature and Symbolism

Chemistry ⇒ Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Periodic Table Nomenclature and Symbolism starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Periodic Table Nomenclature and Symbolism. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the general rules for assigning chemical symbols to elements.

Explain the difference between the symbols for cobalt and carbon.

Explain why the symbol for sodium is 'Na' and not 'So'.

What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?

What is the chemical symbol for the element lead?

What is the chemical symbol for the element silicon?

What is the chemical symbol for the element with atomic number 1?

What is the symbol for the element phosphorus?

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

Select the correct symbol for the element sulfur. (1) S (2) Su (3) Sf (4) Sr

Which element is represented by the symbol 'Ni'? (1) Nitrogen (2) Nickel (3) Niobium (4) Neon

Which element is represented by the symbol 'W'? (1) Tungsten (2) Tin (3) Tellurium (4) Tantalum

Fill in the blank: The element with the symbol 'Ag' is __________.

Fill in the blank: The element with the symbol 'Br' is __________.

Fill in the blank: The element with the symbol Fe is called __________.

Fill in the blank: The element with the symbol 'He' is __________.

True or False: The element with the symbol 'Cu' is copper.

True or False: The element with the symbol 'Pt' is platinum.

True or False: The element with the symbol 'Sb' is antimony.

True or False: The symbol for aluminum is Al.