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Which of the following best describes helium (He) on the periodic table?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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Which elements are represented by the symbols S and Na on the periodic table?
A
Sulfur and Sodium
B
Silicon and Nitrogen
C
Strontium and Neon
D
Selenium and Nickel
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Understand that chemical symbols on the periodic table are one- or two-letter abbreviations for elements, usually derived from their English or Latin names.
Identify the symbol 'S' on the periodic table, which corresponds to the element Sulfur.
Identify the symbol 'Na' on the periodic table, which corresponds to the element Sodium. Note that 'Na' comes from the Latin name 'Natrium'.
Compare the given options with the identified elements: Sulfur and Sodium match the symbols 'S' and 'Na' respectively.
Conclude that the correct answer is Sulfur and Sodium based on the standard chemical symbols.
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