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1. 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 Nitrogen is 'N'.

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2. What is He?

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The correct answer is Helium, a chemical element with atomic number 2. Hydrogen, Hassium, and Hafnium are elements with different atomic numbers and properties.

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3. What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Lithium is 'Li', representing the element with atomic number 3. It is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal.

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4. What is the chemical element with the symbol 'Be'?

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The correct answer is Beryllium, which is a chemical element with atomic number 4. Boron, Barium, and Benzoic acid are incorrect as they are different chemical substances.

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5. Which element is represented by the symbol B on the periodic table?

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The element represented by the symbol B on the periodic table is boron, not beryllium, bismuth, or barium.

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6. What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?

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The correct chemical symbol for Carbon is 'C'. The incorrect options are Calcium (Ca), Cobalt (Co), and Copper (Cu), which have different chemical symbols.

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7. What chemical element is represented by the letter N?

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The correct answer is Nitrogen. Nickel is represented by Ni, Neon by Ne, and Sodium by Na.

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8. What element is represented by the letter O?

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The correct answer is oxygen, which is a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen, octane is a hydrocarbon commonly found in gasoline, and osmium is a dense metal.

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9. What is the chemical symbol for Fluorine?

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The correct chemical symbol for Fluorine is 'F'.

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10. What is the chemical symbol for Neon?

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The correct answer is Neon, which has the chemical symbol Ne. Na is the symbol for Sodium, Ni is the symbol for Nickel, and Neptunium is the symbol for the chemical element with atomic number 93.

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11. What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

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The chemical symbol for Sodium is Na, derived from the Latin word 'natrium'.

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12. What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Magnesium is Mg in the periodic table of elements.

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13. What element is represented by the chemical symbol Al?

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The correct chemical symbol for Aluminum is Al.

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14. What element is represented by the symbol Si?

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The correct element represented by the symbol Si is Silicon.

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15. What is the chemical symbol for phosphorus?

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The correct chemical symbol for phosphorus is P. It is a nonmetallic element with atomic number 15 and is essential for life.

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16. What is the chemical symbol for sulfur?

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The correct chemical symbol for sulfur is 'S', representing its atomic number in the periodic table.

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17. What is the chemical symbol for chlorine?

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The correct chemical symbol for chlorine is Cl, while Co stands for Cobalt, Cu for Copper, and Cn is not a valid chemical symbol.

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18. What is the chemical symbol for Argon?

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The correct chemical symbol for Argon is Ar. Ag is the symbol for Silver, At is the symbol for Astatine, and Al is the symbol for Aluminum.

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19. What symbol represents the element Potassium on the periodic table?

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The correct symbol for Potassium on the periodic table is K, derived from its Latin name 'kalium'.

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20. What is the chemical symbol for Calcium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Calcium is Ca. Copper's symbol is Cu, Cobalt's symbol is Co, and Chlorine's symbol is Cl.

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21. What is the chemical symbol for scandium?

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The correct chemical symbol for scandium is Sc, not Sa, Si, or Sr.

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22. What chemical element does the symbol 'Ti' represent?

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The correct answer is Titanium, as it is the chemical element with the symbol 'Ti'. Tin is represented by the symbol 'Sn', Tantalum by 'Ta', and Tungsten by 'W'.

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23. What element is represented by the symbol V?

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The correct element represented by the symbol V is Vanadium.

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24. What is the chemical symbol for Chromium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Chromium is Cr, which comes from its Latin name 'chromium'.

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25. What is the chemical symbol for Manganese?

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The correct chemical symbol for Manganese is Mn as per the periodic table. Symbols like Mg, Mo, and Mc represent different elements.

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26. What element is represented by the symbol Fe?

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The symbol Fe corresponds to the element Iron, which is a chemical element with atomic number 26. Gold, Silicon, and Lead are incorrect as they have different symbols and atomic numbers.

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27. What is the chemical symbol for Cobalt?

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The correct chemical symbol for Cobalt is Co, not Cb, Cl, or Ce.

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28. What chemical element is represented by the symbol Ni?

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The correct chemical element represented by the symbol Ni is Nickel.

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29. What is the chemical symbol for copper?

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The chemical symbol for copper is Cu, not Co, Cr, or Ci.

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30. What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?

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The chemical symbol for Zinc is Zn. Zc, Zi, and Zn2 are not the correct chemical symbols for Zinc.

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What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?
What is He?
What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?
What is the chemical element with the symbol 'Be'?
Which element is represented by the symbol B on the periodic table?
What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?
What chemical element is represented by the letter N?
What element is represented by the letter O?
What is the chemical symbol for Fluorine?
What is the chemical symbol for Neon?
What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?
What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?
What element is represented by the chemical symbol Al?
What element is represented by the symbol Si?
What is the chemical symbol for phosphorus?
What is the chemical symbol for sulfur?
What is the chemical symbol for chlorine?
What is the chemical symbol for Argon?
What symbol represents the element Potassium on the periodic table?
What is the chemical symbol for Calcium?
What is the chemical symbol for scandium?
What chemical element does the symbol 'Ti' represent?
What element is represented by the symbol V?
What is the chemical symbol for Chromium?
What is the chemical symbol for Manganese?
What element is represented by the symbol Fe?
What is the chemical symbol for Cobalt?
What chemical element is represented by the symbol Ni?
What is the chemical symbol for copper?
What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?
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