(a)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for lithium is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated, then the second letter is also written along with the first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for lithium is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is lithium. In chemical symbols, the first letter is capitalized and the second letter is in lower case. There is more than one element with the same first letter ‘L’. The first letter ‘l’ is capitalized and the second letter ‘i’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus,
The chemical symbol used for lithium is
(b)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for argon is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for argon is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is argon. In chemical symbols the first letter is capitalized and second letter is lower case. There is more than one element with same first letter ‘A’. The first letter ‘a’ is capitalized and second letter ‘r’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for argon is
The chemical symbol used for argon is
(c)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for magnesium is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for magnesium is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is magnesium. In chemical symbols the first letter is capitalized and second letter or third is lower case. There is more than one element with same first letter ‘M’. The first letter ‘m’ is capitalized and second letter ‘g’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for magnesium is
The chemical symbol used for magnesium is
(d)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for manganese is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for manganese is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is manganese. In chemical symbols the first letter is capitalized and second or third letter is lower case. There is more than one element with same starting letter ‘M’. The first letter ‘m’ is capitalized and second letter ‘n’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for manganese is
The chemical symbol used for manganese is
(e)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for beryllium is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for beryllium is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is beryllium. In chemical symbols the first letter is capitalized and second letter is in lower case. There is more than one element with same first letter ‘B’. The first letter ‘b’ is capitalized and second letter ‘e’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for beryllium is
The chemical symbol used for beryllium is
(f)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for silicon is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for silicon is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is silicon. In chemical symbols the first letter is capitalized and second letter is lower case. There is more than one element with same first letter ‘S’. The first letter‘s’ is capitalized and second letter ‘i’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for silicon is
The chemical symbol used for silicon is
(g)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for mercury is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for mercury is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is mercury. The Greek name for mercury, that is, “hydrargyrum” is used for its chemical symbol. The first letter ‘h’ is capitalized and second letter ‘g’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for mercury is
The chemical symbol used for mercury is
(h)
Interpretation:
The chemical symbol for titanium is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The name of the chemical element is given by using the abbreviation known as the chemical symbols. According to the current system of the chemical symbols, the chemical symbol is given by the first letter of the element and if the letter is repeated then the second letter is also written along with first letter.
Answer to Problem 17E
The chemical symbol used for titanium is
Explanation of Solution
The given element is titanium. In chemical symbols the first letter is capitalized and second letter is lower case. There is more than one element with same first letter ‘T’. The first letter ‘t’ is capitalized and second letter ‘i’ is in lower case in the chemical symbol. Thus, the chemical symbol used for titanium is
The chemical symbol used for titanium is
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