Symbol of Elements
Symbol of Elements: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Naming of Elements, Element Names Based on Place of Discovery, IUPAC Name and Symbols of Some Elements, Element Names Based on Specific Colours, Elements Names Based on Scientists, etc.
Important Questions on Symbol of Elements
The chemical element Plutonium is named after the planet, Pluto.

The chemical element that is a liquid metal is named after which planet?

Which of the following chemical elements are named after planets?

The chemical element Uranium is named after its place of discovery.

The chemical element Rutherfordium is named after the scientist Ernest Rutherford.

Which of the following elements is derived from the name of the scientist?

The symbol of the element Einsteinium is Em.

Which scientist discovered the name of the element Curium?

Polonium is discovered in Germany.

What five elements were named after countries?

Which element is discovered in the Germany and name is given based on the discovery place?

Name the country where francium is discovered.

Name the elements name based on the place of discovery.

The symbol of the element Sodium is -

_____ is the most abundent element found in the sun and many stars.

Caesium is named after the color _____. (red/ blue/ yellow)

Give examples of the elements that are named based on their colour.

Rubidium is originated form the Latin word rubidus which means deep red.

Indium is named after the colour _____.(Green/Violet)

Gold was taken from the English word geolu which means yellow.
