5.2.1 - Rules for Writing Symbols
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Practice Questions
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What is the symbol for Oxygen?
💡 Hint: Think of the first letter of its name.
What is the symbol for Calcium?
💡 Hint: Consider the first letter and a letter from its Latin name.
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What is the correct symbol for Gold?
💡 Hint: Think about historical names for gold.
The symbol for Sodium is Na. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider its Latin name.
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List five elements along with their symbols and describe their origin.
💡 Hint: Think about both English forms and Latin names.
If you were to create a new element, what symbol would you choose and why? Make sure it follows the rules.
💡 Hint: Remember the capitalization rules!
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