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Which element makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?
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4. Atoms and Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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On the periodic table, the symbol stands for which element?
A
Phosphorus
B
Potassium
C
Platinum
D
Polonium
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Understand that each element on the periodic table is represented by a unique one- or two-letter symbol, which is usually derived from its English or Latin name.
Recall that the symbol 'P' corresponds to an element whose name starts with the letter 'P'.
Review the options given: Phosphorus, Potassium, Platinum, and Polonium, and consider their standard chemical symbols.
Remember that Potassium's symbol is 'K', Platinum's symbol is 'Pt', and Polonium's symbol is 'Po'.
Conclude that the symbol 'P' stands for Phosphorus, as it is the only element among the options with the symbol 'P'.
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