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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which of the following symbols does not match the element name given/
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Al, aluminum
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Co, copper
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K, potassium
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P, phosphorus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are eleven elements represented in the periodic table by letters not in line with their names: Sodium (Na – Natrium) Potassium (K – Kalium) Iron (Fe – Ferrum)
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: If we write CO it means it consists of two non-metals namely Carbon and Oxygen and it would represent Carbon monoxide but not Cobalt.
Detailed explanation-3: -ElementSymbolCopper CuCobalt CoCalcium CaSilver Ag Copper has its symbol Cu derived from its Latin name Cuprum.
Detailed explanation-4: -The IUPAC approves the symbol Cu for copper.
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