Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Chemical Symbols for the Elements

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the chemical symbols for the elements is correct?

• A) All chemical symbols start with the first letter of the element's English name.
• B) Most elements have two-letter chemical symbols.
• C) Synthetic elements have one-letter symbols and naturally-occurring elements have two-letter symbols.
• D) More than one correct response.
• E) No correct response.

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