Chemistry

What is the Chemical Symbol of Argon

• Ar

• A

• Ag

• Al

Answer explanation

Argon (Greek ἀργόν, neuter singular form of ἀργός meaning "lazy" or "inactive") is named in reference to its chemical inactivity. This chemical property of this first noble gas to be discovered impressed the namers.

What is the Chemical Symbol of Silver

• H

• Mg

• K

• Ag

Answer explanation

The symbol Ag derives from the Latin argentum and Sanskrit argunas from "bright".

What is the Chemical Symbol of Flourine

• Fl

• F

• A

• Ni

Answer explanation

The Latin verb fluo meaning 'flow' gave the mineral its name.

What is the Chemical Symbol of Rubidium

• R

• Pd

• Rb

• Cd

Answer explanation

The name derives from the Latin rubidus for "deepest red" because of the two deep red lines in its spectra.

What is the Chemical Symbol of Palladium

• P

• Pd

• PD

• Ag

Answer explanation

He named it after the asteroid Pallas, which was itself named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired by her when she slew Pallas.

What is the Chemical Symbol of Chromium

• Ci

• C

• Cr

• Cl

Answer explanation

The name of the element is derived from the Greek word χρῶμα, chrōma, meaning color, because many chromium compounds are intensely colored.

What is the Chemical Symbol for Meitnerium

• Mt

• Mg

• M

• Mi

Answer explanation

The name meitnerium (Mt) was suggested by the GSI team in September 1992 in honor of the Austrian physicist Lise Meitner, a co-discoverer of protactinium (with Otto Hahn), and one of the discoverers of nuclear fission.

What is the Chemical Symbol for Niobium

• Mo

• Rb

• Nb

• NBA

Answer explanation

The name reflects the great similarity between the two elements in their physical and chemical properties, which makes them difficult to distinguish.