MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 3: Structure of Matter
Which is the symbol of tungsten?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Ti
- b Sn
- c W
- d Hg
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: c W
W is the symbol of tungsten, taken from the Latin name Wolfram.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Ti: Ti is the symbol of titanium, not of tungsten; the symbol of tungsten is W.
- b Sn: Sn is the symbol of tin (Latin name Stannum), not of tungsten; the symbol of tungsten is W.
- d Hg: Hg is the symbol of mercury (Latin name Hydrurgyrum), not of tungsten; the symbol of tungsten is W.
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- Which is the symbol of antimony?
- Which is the symbol of the element antimony?
- Which is the Latin name of antimony?
- Which of the following is the Latin name of antimony?
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