Textbook Question
Give the chemical symbol or name for each of the following elements, as appropriate: a. carbon
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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What is the symbol for the element with 3 protons?
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Li
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Understand that the number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines the element. This is known as the atomic number.
Recall that the periodic table is organized by increasing atomic number, which corresponds to the number of protons.
Identify the element with atomic number 3 on the periodic table. This element is lithium.
Recognize that the chemical symbol for lithium is 'Li'.
Verify that the options provided include 'Li', which corresponds to the element with 3 protons.
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