Chemistry: Elemental Symbols Quiz

Who is credited with associating symbols with elements in ancient times?

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

What was the primary goal of alchemists during the Middle Ages?

• To turn base metals into gold

• To discover new elements

• To develop modern chemistry

• To create a universal solvent

Which scientist is known for formalizing the use of letters in elemental symbols?

• Isaac Newton

• John Dalton

• Dmitri Mendeleev

• Antoine Lavoisier

In the modern system, what does a capital letter followed by a lowercase letter represent?

• A chemical reaction

• A compound

• An element

• A molecule

What is the symbol for calcium?

• C

• Cl

• Ca

• Cu

Which element's symbol is derived from the Latin name 'natrium'?

• Sodium

• Iron

• Lead

• Potassium

What is the Latin-derived symbol for lead?

• Pb

• Sn

• Ag

• Fe

Which element has the symbol 'K' based on its Latin name?

• Copper

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Sodium

What is the purpose of the PDF mentioned in the video?

• To provide a history of chemistry

• To offer a periodic table for practice

• To list famous chemists

• To explain chemical reactions

Which element is represented by the symbol 'Hg'?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Magnesium

• Mercury