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Which of the following is the correct chemical symbol for argon?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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Which of the following is the correct chemical symbol for the element boron?
A
Be
B
B
C
Bo
D
Br
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Recall that each element on the periodic table is represented by a unique chemical symbol, usually one or two letters.
The chemical symbol for boron is derived from its English name and is always capitalized with the first letter uppercase and the second letter lowercase if present.
Check the options given: 'Be' is the symbol for beryllium, 'B' is the symbol for boron, 'Bo' is not a valid symbol, and 'Br' is the symbol for bromine.
Identify that the correct symbol for boron is 'B' because it matches the standard convention and is the recognized symbol on the periodic table.
Therefore, the correct chemical symbol for boron is 'B'.
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