Symbols of Atoms and elements


 
 
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Symbols Of Atoms And Elements

In the process of finding substances the philosopher's believed that they could change base metals into gold, Alchemists in ancient times used a set of certain symbols to denote the elements known at that time. They did this to maintain secrecy of their works.

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Question : 1

Symbol of Mercury is _____________

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Alchemists considered 'water' and 'fire' as elements.

(b) A symbol is an abbreviation for the full name of an element.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

In the symbols used by Alchemists which of the following element is represented by triangle ?

Right Option : B
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