Multiple Choice
Approximately how many elements are currently recognized in the periodic table?
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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 fluorine?
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Fr
B
F
C
Fe
D
Fl
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Recall that each element on the periodic table is represented by a unique chemical symbol, usually one or two letters derived from its English or Latin name.
Identify the element fluorine, which is a halogen with atomic number 9, and note that its chemical symbol is derived from the first letter of its name.
Check the options given: 'Fr', 'F', 'Fe', and 'Fl'. Recognize that 'Fr' stands for francium, 'Fe' stands for iron, and 'Fl' is the symbol for flerovium.
Confirm that the correct symbol for fluorine is 'F', which is the single-letter symbol representing this element.
Therefore, the correct chemical symbol for fluorine among the options provided is 'F'.
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