Chapter 17, Problem 105A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical symbol for the given element has to be written.

Concept Introduction: Chemical symbol is a one, two, or three-letter designation of a chemical element. Chemical symbols are used in the periodic table and while writing chemical formulas and chemical equations.

While writing a chemical symbol, the letter is always written in capital letters whereas the second or third element is written in small letters.

Answer to Problem 105A

The chemical symbol for chromium is $\text{Cr}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The chemical symbol for the element Chromium is written as $\text{Cr}$ where C is capital and r is written in small letter.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical symbol for the given element has to be written.

Concept Introduction: Chemical symbol is a one, two, or three-letter designation of a chemical element. Chemical symbols are used in the periodic table and while writing chemical formulas and chemical equations.

While writing a chemical symbol, the letter is always written in capital letter whereas second or third element is written in small letters.

Answer to Problem 105A

The chemical symbol for chromium is $\text{Cu}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The chemical symbol for the element Copper is written as $\text{Cu}$ where C is capital and u is written in small letter.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical symbol for the given element has to be written.

Concept Introduction: Chemical symbol is a one, two, or three-letter designation of a chemical element. Chemical symbols are used in the periodic table and while writing chemical formulas and chemical equations.

While writing a chemical symbol, the letter is always written in capital letter whereas second or third element is written in small letters.

Answer to Problem 105A

The chemical symbol for carbon is $\text{C}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The chemical symbol for the element Carbon is written as $\text{C}$ where C is capital.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical symbol for the given element has to be written.

Concept Introduction: Chemical symbol is a one, two, or three-letter designation of a chemical element. Chemical symbols are used in the periodic table and while writing chemical formulas and chemical equations.

While writing a chemical symbol, the letter is always written in capital letters whereas the second or third element is written in small letters.

Answer to Problem 105A

The chemical symbol for calcium is $\text{Ca}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The chemical symbol for the element Calcium is written as $\text{Ca}$ where C is capital and a is written in small letter

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical symbol for the given element has to be written.

Concept Introduction: Chemical symbol is a one, two, or three-letter designation of a chemical element. Chemical symbols are used in the periodic table and while writing chemical formulas and chemical equations.

While writing a chemical symbol, the letter is always written in capital letter whereas second or third element is written in small letters.

Answer to Problem 105A

The chemical symbol for cesium is $\text{Cs}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The chemical symbol for the element Cesum is written as $\text{Cs}$ where C is capital and s is written in small letter