Multiple Choice
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT typically provided in a standard periodic table?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct chemical symbol for tungsten?
A
Wt
B
Tg
C
Tu
D
W
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that chemical symbols are one- or two-letter abbreviations derived from the element's English or Latin name, standardized by IUPAC.
Recall that tungsten's chemical symbol is derived from its Latin name 'Wolfram,' which is why it is represented by the letter 'W'.
Recognize that 'Wt', 'Tg', and 'Tu' do not correspond to any official chemical symbols for tungsten or any other element.
Confirm that the correct chemical symbol for tungsten is 'W', which is unique and universally accepted in the periodic table.
Therefore, among the options given, 'W' is the correct chemical symbol for tungsten.
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