by Genevieve Dias
The periodic table is a cornerstone of chemistry, representing the fundamental elements that make up our universe. Each element is uniquely identified by a symbol, often derived from its Latin name. This quiz will test your ability to recognize these symbols and match them to their corresponding elements. Sharpen your mind and see how well you know the periodic table!
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Periodic Table Symbols Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the symbol for Gold?
Au
Ag
Gd
Go
2. Which element has the symbol ‘O’?
Osmium
Oxygen
Oganesson
Oxium
3. What is the symbol for Sodium?
Na
S
So
Sn
4. Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Fe’?
Fluorine
Fermium
Iron
Francium
5. What is the symbol for Potassium?
P
Po
K
Pt
6. Which element has the symbol ‘Hg’?
Hafnium
Helium
Mercury
Hassium
7. What is the symbol for Lead?
Le
Pb
Ld
Pl
8. Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Ag’?
Gold
Silver
Argon
Aluminum
9. What is the symbol for Tin?
Ti
Tn
Sn
St
10. Which element has the symbol ‘Cu’?
Carbon
Cobalt
Copper
Curium
11. What is the symbol for Helium?
H
He
Hi
Hm
12. Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Ne’?
Neon
Nickel
Neptunium
Nitrogen
13. What is the symbol for Calcium?
Ca
Cl
Cs
C
14. Which element has the symbol ‘Zn’?
Zinc
Zirconium
Zircon
Zincite
15. What is the symbol for Chlorine?
Cl
Ch
Cr
C
16. Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Si’?
Sulfur
Silicon
Selenium
Silver
17. What is the symbol for Platinum?
Pt
Pm
Pl
Pb
18. Which element has the symbol ‘Ni’?
Nitrogen
Nickel
Niobium
Neon
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