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Which of the following is the correct chemical symbol for chlorine?
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A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
Question
Which of the following is the correct chemical symbol for chlorine?
Answer
Cl
Explanation
This question assesses the student's ability to identify the chemical symbol for an element from Group 7. A correct response indicates familiarity with the periodic table and the symbols of elements.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Group 1 Elements
Students often confuse the symbols of Group 1 elements, such as writing Li for lithium instead of the correct symbol Na for sodium.
Review the periodic table and memorize the symbols of the first 20 elements, focusing on the correct symbols for Group 1 elements.
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