Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the atomic number of titanium (Ti)?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the chemical symbol for silver?
A
Ag
B
Au
C
Sn
D
Si
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that chemical symbols are one- or two-letter abbreviations derived from the element's English or Latin name.
Recall that silver's chemical symbol comes from its Latin name 'Argentum', which is why its symbol is 'Ag'.
Recognize that 'Au' is the symbol for gold (from Latin 'Aurum'), 'Sn' is for tin (from Latin 'Stannum'), and 'Si' is for silicon.
Match the given options to their correct elements based on their symbols to identify which one corresponds to silver.
Conclude that the correct chemical symbol for silver is 'Ag'.
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