MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 3: Structure of Matter
Which is the symbol of antimony?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Ag
- b Sb
- c Au
- d Sn
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: b Sb
Sb is the symbol of antimony, taken from the Latin name Stibium.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Ag: Ag is the symbol of silver (Latin name Argentum), not of antimony; the symbol of antimony is Sb.
- c Au: Au is the symbol of gold (Latin name Aurum), not of antimony; the symbol of antimony is Sb.
- d Sn: Sn is the symbol of tin (Latin name Stannum), not of antimony; the symbol of antimony is Sb.
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