Chemical Symbols of the First 18 Elements Quiz

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1. Which chemical element is represented by the symbol 'He'?

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The correct answer is Helium, which is a noble gas represented by the symbol 'He' on the periodic table. Hydrogen, Lithium, and Beryllium are other elements but not represented by the symbol 'He'.

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Chemical Symbols Of The First 18 Elements Quiz - Quiz

Enhance your understanding of chemistry by mastering the first 18 elements of the Periodic Table. This quiz focuses on recognizing and recalling atomic numbers, symbols, and properties, crucial for students and professionals in scientific fields.

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2. What element is represented by the symbol Li?

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The symbol Li represents the element Lithium, which is a member of group 1 - Alkaline Metals.

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3. What element has the chemical symbol Be?

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The correct element with the chemical symbol Be is Beryllium, which is part of group 2 - Alkaline Earth Metals

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4. What element has the chemical symbol O?

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The chemical symbol O corresponds to the element Oxygen on the periodic table, making it the correct answer.

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5. What element is represented by the letter F on the periodic table?

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The correct answer is Fluorine, which has the atomic number 9 and is part of Group 17 (Halogen) on the periodic table.

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6. What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Sodium is Na which is from the Latin word 'natrium'. It is a member of group 1, known as Alkaline Metals.

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7. What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?

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The chemical symbol for Magnesium is 'Mg'. Magnesium is a chemical element with atomic number 12 and belongs to group 2 - Alkaline Earth Metals on the periodic table.

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8. What element is represented by the chemical symbol 'Al'?

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The correct answer is Aluminum, which is a chemical element with the symbol 'Al' and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic, ductile metal in the boron group.

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9. What is the chemical symbol for Silicon?

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The correct chemical symbol for Silicon is Si, it is located in group 4 of the periodic table with atomic number 14.

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10. What is the chemical symbol for Boron?

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The correct chemical symbol for Boron is 'B', which is an element in group 13 of the periodic table.

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11. What is the chemical symbol for Nitrogen?

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The correct chemical symbol for Nitrogen is 'N'. It belongs to group 5 of the periodic table.

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12. What element is represented by the symbol S?

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The correct element represented by the symbol S is Sulfur, which belongs to group 6 in the periodic table.

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13. What is the chemical symbol for the element Chlorine?

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The correct chemical symbol for Chlorine is 'Cl' which is a member of the Halogen Gases group in the periodic table.

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14. What is the chemical symbol for Argon?

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The correct chemical symbol for Argon is Ar. Argon is a noble gas and belongs to group 18 in the periodic table.

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15. What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?

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The correct chemical symbol for Hydrogen is 'H'. The chemical symbol for Helium is 'He', for Oxygen is 'O', and for Sodium is 'Na'.

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16. What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?

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The correct chemical symbol for Carbon is C.

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17. What is the chemical element represented by the symbol Ne?

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The correct answer is Neon, which has the atomic number 10 and belongs to Group 0 or 8 in the periodic table as a Noble Gas.

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18. What element is represented by the symbol P in the periodic table?

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The correct answer is Phosphorus, which has the atomic number 15 and belongs to group 15 in the periodic table.

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Which chemical element is represented by the symbol 'He'?
What element is represented by the symbol Li?
What element has the chemical symbol Be?
What element has the chemical symbol O?
What element is represented by the letter F on the periodic table?
What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?
What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?
What element is represented by the chemical symbol 'Al'?
What is the chemical symbol for Silicon?
What is the chemical symbol for Boron?
What is the chemical symbol for Nitrogen?
What element is represented by the symbol S?
What is the chemical symbol for the element Chlorine?
What is the chemical symbol for Argon?
What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?
What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?
What is the chemical element represented by the symbol Ne?
What element is represented by the symbol P in the periodic table?
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