Chemical Formulas and Nomenclature - Quiz on 2/4/97

Assignment 1 - Elements

Symbols for the Elements

The names of the elements are derived from their properties (color, smell, luster, etc.), their place of discovery,...

Their symbols are usually derived from their name, though not always their English name:

Example lead plumbum Pb

The first letter is always capitalized, all others are lower case.

Memorize at least the names and symbols of elements

# 1-20, 22, 24-30, 33, 35, 36, 47, 48, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 78-80, 82, 83