Can You Identify Chemical Elements from Their Symbols? Quiz

Time to revisit the chemistry class! Do you still remember these chemical symbols?

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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· 8mo ago
I got 15 out of 20!
Wow, your old chemistry teacher would be proud of that performance, and we’re delighted to say that you’ve been awarded our “Gold” rating! Clearly you were in your element here, and the chemistry between you and these questions created a simple formula for success. Even the mention of kryptonite wasn’t enough to zap you of your superhero symbol powers.
Dammit. I mean, most were educated guesses so im fine with it. Anyway my science teacher said we wouldn’t learn it till high school so i guess is ok
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· 11mo ago
I got 19 out of 20!
Wow, your old chemistry teacher would be proud of that performance, and we’re delighted to say that you’ve been awarded our “Gold” rating! Clearly you were in your element here, and the chemistry between you and these questions created a simple formula for success. Even the mention of kryptonite wasn’t enough to zap you of your superhero symbol powers.
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· 1y ago
I got 16 out of 20!
Wow, your old chemistry teacher would be proud of that performance, and we’re delighted to say that you’ve been awarded our “Gold” rating! Clearly you were in your element here, and the chemistry between you and these questions created a simple formula for success. Even the mention of kryptonite wasn’t enough to zap you of your superhero symbol powers.
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· 2y ago
20/20 wizard master!!!
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18/20T_T
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Can you identify this chemical element from its symbol?