Multiple Choice
Which of the following element symbols represents potassium on the periodic table?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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As of 2024, how many elements are officially recognized on the periodic table?
A
120
B
104
C
118
D
112
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Understand that the question asks for the number of officially recognized elements on the periodic table as of 2024.
Recall that the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is the authority that officially recognizes and names elements.
Know that the periodic table has been expanded over time as new elements are discovered and confirmed through rigorous scientific processes.
As of 2024, the latest officially recognized element has the atomic number 118, which means there are 118 elements on the periodic table.
Therefore, the correct answer corresponds to the total count of elements with atomic numbers from 1 to 118.
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