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