2.4: Memorizing Element Names and Symbols

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Skills to Develop

Identify the elements by name and symbol.

Elements You Should Know

Memorize the names and symbols for the following elements. Flash cards can be found on Canvas.

Hydrogen H

Helium He

Lithium Li

Beryllium Be

Boron B

Carbon C

Nitrogen N

Oxygen O

Fluorine F

Neon Ne

Sodium Na

Magnesium Mg

Aluminum Al

Silicon Si

Phosphorus P

Sulfur S

Chlorine Cl

Argon Ar

Potassium K

Calcium Ca

Scandium Sc

Titanium Ti

Vanadium V

Chromium Cr

Manganese Mn

Iron Fe

Cobalt Co

Nickel Ni

Copper Cu

Zinc Zn

Gallium Ga

Germanium Ge

Arsenic As

Selenium Se

Bromine Br

Krypton Kr

Technetium Tc

Silver Ag

Tin Sn

Iodine I

Barium Ba

Platinum Pt

Gold Au

Mercury Hg

Lead Pb

Radon Rn

Uranium U

Plutonium Pu

Contributors

Christy VanRooyen, Oregon Tech