Chemical symbols 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about elements and their chemical symbols. Question Change answer Most chemical symbols are represented by two letters, generally the first two in their name. Sometimes the first letter and another letter in their name is used when the first two have already been used. Sometimes elements are named from their Latin name. In the grid below are names and symbols of some elements. Select all the elements where the symbol correctly matches its name. Most chemical symbols are represented by two letters, generally the first two in their name. Sometimes the first letter and another letter in their name is used when the first two have already been used. Sometimes elements are named from their Latin name. In the grid below are names and symbols of some elements. Select all the elements where the symbol correctly matches its name. Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Material World Keywords: structure of matter, elements, chemical symbols Description of task: 15 names of elements and symbols are provided. Students shade in those squares where the symbol correctly matches the name. Answers/responses: Y10 (07/1999) 6 correct – very difficult 5 correct – difficult 4 correct – difficult 3 correct – moderate 2 correct – easy 1 correct – easy Which is which? Something wrong Match to the definition Elements, molecules and compounds Understanding chemical symbols Compounds, mixtures and elements Chlorophyll Grouping substances Atoms and elements Elements, compounds, atoms and molecules Patterns on the Periodic Table
