Multiple Choice
Which element has 15 protons in its nucleus?
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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 with 32 protons?
A
Si
B
Ge
C
Ga
D
Gd
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Identify the element by its atomic number, which is equal to the number of protons. Here, the element has 32 protons, so its atomic number is 32.
Recall that the periodic table arranges elements in order of increasing atomic number. Each element's chemical symbol corresponds to its atomic number.
Look up the element with atomic number 32 on the periodic table. This element is Germanium.
The chemical symbol for Germanium is 'Ge'.
Compare the given options and select 'Ge' as the correct chemical symbol for the element with 32 protons.
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