Periodic table

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.

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.

What is the symbol for Uranium

• Ur

• Ua

• U

• Pr

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.

What is the symbol for Tin

• Sb

• Sn

• So

• Ti

What is the symbol for Barium

• B

• Br

• Ba

• Bu

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.

What is the element symbol for Phosphorous?

• P

• Ph

• Po

• Sp

Answer explanation

Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches

What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

• C

• Co

• Cp

• Cu

What is the symbol for Cobalt

• Co

• C

• Tg

• Cl