In chemistry, a symbol is a code representing a chemical element. It is usually derived from the modern name of the element but for some elements it is derived from the name in Latin.
How many of these symbols can you identify? Take this quiz and find out!
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Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
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Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Super!
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Question 3 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Spot on!
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Question 4 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Yay!
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Question 5 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
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Question 6 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Bullseye!
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Question 7 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Sensational!
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Question 8 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Good work!
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Question 9 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Hooray!
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Question 10 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Fabulous!
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Question 11 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Sensational!
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Question 12 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
You're doing great!
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Question 13 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Brilliant!
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Question 14 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
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Question 15 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
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Question 16 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Outstanding!
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Question 17 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Cool!
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Question 18 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Fantastic!
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Question 19 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
You're doing great!
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Question 20 / 20
Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?
Marvelous!
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Can You Identify These Chemical Elements From Their Symbols?
