50 Most Common Elements Of Periodic Table Quiz

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1. What is the chemical symbol for Helium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Helium is He, it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and non-reactive gas.

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Explore the first 50 elements of the periodic table through interactive flashcards, enhancing your understanding of chemical symbols and names. This activity is ideal for students and enthusiasts... see moreaiming to solidify their foundational knowledge in chemistry. see less

2. What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Lithium is Li, not Lt, Lh, or Ls.

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3. What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?

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The correct chemical symbol for Hydrogen is H. The incorrect choices are the chemical symbols for other elements: He for Helium, O for Oxygen, and N for Nitrogen.

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4. What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Sodium is Na, derived from its Latin name Natrium.

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5. What is the chemical symbol for Boron?

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The correct chemical symbol for Boron is B, not Be (Beryllium), Br (Bromine), or Ba (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, as indicated in the periodic table.

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7. What is the chemical symbol for Silicon?

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Silicon's chemical symbol is Si, derived from its Latin name 'silex'. The other options do not represent the correct chemical symbol for Silicon.

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8. What is the chemical symbol for Calcium?

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Calcium is represented by the chemical symbol Ca, not Cl, Co, or Cu. The symbol Ca comes from the Latin word 'calx' which means lime.

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9. What is the chemical symbol for Beryllium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Beryllium is Be.

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10. What is the chemical symbol for Fluorine?

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Fluorine is a chemical element with the symbol F and atomic number 9. The correct chemical symbol for Fluorine is F.

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11. What is the chemical symbol for Neon?

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The correct chemical symbol for Neon is Ne, not Na, Ni, or Nu.

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12. What is another name for Sulfur?

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Sulfur is commonly referred to as Brimstone due to its yellow color and smell resembling that of burning sulfur. It has been historically used for various purposes such as fumigation and medicine.

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13. What is the chemical symbol for Phosphorus?

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Phosphorus is represented by the chemical symbol 'P' in the periodic table.

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14. What is the chemical symbol for Nitrogen?

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The correct chemical symbol for Nitrogen is N. Nitrous is not represented by 'Ni', 'Na', or 'Ne'.

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15. What is the chemical symbol for Aluminum?

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The correct chemical symbol for Aluminum is 'Al', not 'Am', 'Ai', or 'At'.

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16. What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?

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The chemical symbol for Potassium is K, derived from its Latin name 'Kalium'. The incorrect options Pt, Po, and Pu are not the correct symbols for Potassium.

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17. What is the chemical symbol for Chlorine?

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Chlorine is represented by the chemical symbol Cl in the periodic table. The incorrect options provided are not the correct chemical symbol for Chlorine.

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18. What is the chemical symbol for Argon?

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Argon's chemical symbol is Ar, not Ag, Au, or Ac. Atomic number of Argon is 18 and it is a noble gas.

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19. What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Magnesium is Mg. The symbol M represents Molybdenum, Mn is for Manganese, and Mo is for Molybdenum, not Magnesium.

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20. What is the chemical symbol for Iron?

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Iron's chemical symbol is Fe, which is derived from its Latin name Ferrum.

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21. What is the chemical symbol for Bromine?

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The correct chemical symbol for Bromine is Br, not Brn, Bo, or B. It is important to know the correct chemical symbols to avoid any confusion in scientific studies or applications.

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22. What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?

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The correct chemical symbol for Oxygen is 'O'. The incorrect options are not the recognized chemical symbol for Oxygen.

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23. What is the chemical symbol for Manganese?

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Manganese is represented by the chemical symbol 'Mn', not 'Mo', 'Md', or 'Mg'.

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24. What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

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Copper is represented by the chemical symbol 'Cu' which comes from the Latin word 'Cuprum'. The incorrect answers 'Co', 'Cp', and 'Cr' do not correspond to the element Copper.

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25. What is the chemical symbol for Cobalt?

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The correct chemical symbol for Cobalt is Co, while Cb, Cl, and Ca are the incorrect answers. It is important to remember and correctly identify the chemical symbols for different elements in chemistry.

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26. What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?

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The correct chemical symbol for Zinc is Zn, derived from its Latin name 'Zincum'.

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27. What is the chemical symbol for Krypton?

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Krypton is a chemical element with the symbol Kr and atomic number 36. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas.

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28. What is the chemical symbol for Rubidium?

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The correct chemical symbol for Rubidium is Rb. Each element in the periodic table is represented by a unique symbol, and in this case, Rubidium is represented by Rb.

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29. What is the chemical symbol for Silver?

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The correct chemical symbol for Silver is Ag, derived from its Latin name 'Argentum'. Si is the symbol for Silicon, S is the symbol for Sulfur, and Au is the symbol for Gold.

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30. What is the chemical symbol for Iodine?

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The correct chemical symbol for Iodine is 'I'. It is derived from the Greek word 'iodes', meaning violet-colored.

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What is the chemical symbol for Helium?
What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?
What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?
What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?
What is the chemical symbol for Boron?
What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?
What is the chemical symbol for Silicon?
What is the chemical symbol for Calcium?
What is the chemical symbol for Beryllium?
What is the chemical symbol for Fluorine?
What is the chemical symbol for Neon?
What is another name for Sulfur?
What is the chemical symbol for Phosphorus?
What is the chemical symbol for Nitrogen?
What is the chemical symbol for Aluminum?
What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?
What is the chemical symbol for Chlorine?
What is the chemical symbol for Argon?
What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?
What is the chemical symbol for Iron?
What is the chemical symbol for Bromine?
What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?
What is the chemical symbol for Manganese?
What is the chemical symbol for Copper?
What is the chemical symbol for Cobalt?
What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?
What is the chemical symbol for Krypton?
What is the chemical symbol for Rubidium?
What is the chemical symbol for Silver?
What is the chemical symbol for Iodine?
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