
Element Symbols
Authored by Teri Kutzavich
Chemistry
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the symbol for Potassium?
P
Po
K
Pm
Answer explanation
The symbol K derives from the Latin kalium. The largest use of potassium is potassium chloride (KCl) which is used to make fertilizers.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the symbol for Magnesium?
M
Ma
Mg
Mn
Answer explanation
Magnesium is lightweight, used in car seats, luggage, laptops, cameras and power tools. It is also added to molten iron and steel to remove sulfur. As magnesium ignites easily in air and burns with a bright light, it's used in flares, fireworks and sparklers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the symbol for Chromium?
C
Ch
Cr
Cm
Answer explanation
Chromium is used in stainless steel. Chromium plating, for example on cars and bicycles, produces a smooth, silver finish that is highly resistant to corrosion.Chromium compounds are valued as pigments for their vivid green, yellow, red and orange colors.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the chemical symbol for Mercury?
M
Me
Mr
Hg
Answer explanation
Mercury can be used to make thermometers, barometers and other scientific instruments. Mercury conducts electricity and is used to make silent, position dependent switches. Mercury vapor is used in streetlights, fluorescent lamps and advertising signs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the element symbol for Phosphorous?
P
Ph
Po
Sp
Answer explanation
Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the chemical symbol for Copper?
C
Co
Cp
Cu
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the element symbol for Iron?
I
Ir
Pb
Fe
Answer explanation
It is used to manufacture steel and also used in civil engineering like reinforced concrete, girders etc.
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