Element Symbols Introduction
Explore basic element symbols and their corresponding elements with this introductory worksheet for Grade 2 science.
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Element Symbols Introduction
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
Elements are the basic building blocks of everything around us! Each element has a special symbol, usually one or two letters. Let's learn some!
Fill in the blank with the correct element name.
1. H is the symbol for .
2. O is the symbol for .
3. C is the symbol for .
4. He is the symbol for .
5. What is the symbol for Nitrogen?
Ni
N
Na
Ne
6. Which element has the symbol F?
Iron
Fluorine
Francium
Fermium
Draw a line to match each element with its correct symbol.
7. Oxygen
a. N
8. Hydrogen
b. O
9. Carbon
c. C
10. Nitrogen
d. H
Read each statement and circle True or False.
11. The symbol for Gold is G.
True
False
12. The symbol for water is W.
True
False
13. Why do you think elements have symbols instead of writing out their full names every time?
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