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What is the symbol for Hydrogen?
What is the symbol for Hydrogen?
What is the atomic number of Helium?
What is the atomic number of Helium?
2
What is the symbol for Lithium?
What is the symbol for Lithium?
Li
Beryllium has the atomic number 5.
Beryllium has the atomic number 5.
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Boron is represented by the symbol B.
Boron is represented by the symbol B.
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What is the atomic number of Carbon?
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
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What is the symbol for Nitrogen?
What is the symbol for Nitrogen?
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Which of the following is the symbol for Oxygen?
Which of the following is the symbol for Oxygen?
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What is the atomic number of Fluorine?
What is the atomic number of Fluorine?
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What is the symbol for Sodium?
What is the symbol for Sodium?
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What is the atomic number of Magnesium?
What is the atomic number of Magnesium?
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What is the symbol for Aluminum?
What is the symbol for Aluminum?
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What is the atomic number of Silicon?
What is the atomic number of Silicon?
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What is the symbol for Phosphorus?
What is the symbol for Phosphorus?
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What is the atomic number of Sulfur?
What is the atomic number of Sulfur?
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What is the symbol for Chlorine?
What is the symbol for Chlorine?
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What is the atomic number of Argon?
What is the atomic number of Argon?
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What is the symbol for Potassium?
What is the symbol for Potassium?
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What is the atomic number of Calcium?
What is the atomic number of Calcium?
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Study Notes
Key Elements of the Periodic Table (1-20)
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Hydrogen:
- Symbol: H
- Atomic Number: 1
- Lightest element, commonly used in fuel cells.
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Helium:
- Symbol: He
- Atomic Number: 2
- Noble gas, inert, used in balloons and cooling.
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Lithium:
- Symbol: Li
- Atomic Number: 3
- Light metal, used in batteries and mood-stabilizing drugs.
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Beryllium:
- Symbol: Be
- Atomic Number: 4
- Strong metal, used in aerospace components.
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Boron:
- Symbol: B
- Atomic Number: 5
- Key in glass and ceramics, also used in detergents.
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Carbon:
- Symbol: C
- Atomic Number: 6
- Foundation of organic chemistry, occurs in all life.
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Nitrogen:
- Symbol: N
- Atomic Number: 7
- Non-metal gas, makes up 78% of Earth's atmosphere, crucial for proteins.
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Oxygen:
- Symbol: O
- Atomic Number: 8
- Essential for respiration in most living organisms.
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Fluorine:
- Symbol: F
- Atomic Number: 9
- Most reactive and electronegative element, used in toothpaste.
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Neon:
- Symbol: Ne
- Atomic Number: 10
- Noble gas, famous for colorful neon signs.
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Sodium:
- Symbol: Na
- Atomic Number: 11
- Highly reactive metal, vital for nerve function and salt formation.
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Magnesium:
- Symbol: Mg
- Atomic Number: 12
- Important for plants, used in alloys and fireworks.
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Aluminum:
- Symbol: Al
- Atomic Number: 13
- Lightweight metal, used in cans, foil, and construction.
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Silicon:
- Symbol: Si
- Atomic Number: 14
- Key element in electronics and solar cells, semiconductor properties.
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Phosphorus:
- Symbol: P
- Atomic Number: 15
- Essential nutrient for plant growth, key component of DNA.
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Sulfur:
- Symbol: S
- Atomic Number: 16
- Non-metal element, vital for proteins and vitamins.
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Chlorine:
- Symbol: Cl
- Atomic Number: 17
- Used as a disinfectant and in the production of plastics.
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Argon:
- Symbol: Ar
- Atomic Number: 18
- Inert gas, used in lighting and welding.
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Potassium:
- Symbol: K
- Atomic Number: 19
- Important electrolyte for cell function and heart health.
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Calcium:
- Symbol: Ca
- Atomic Number: 20
- Key for bones and teeth, plays a role in muscle function.
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