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Element Symbols Worksheet

Explore common element symbols and learn to identify them with this Grade 4 science worksheet.

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Element Symbols Practice

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. What is the element symbol for Oxygen?

a

Ox

b

O

c

Oy

d

Om

2. Which element has the symbol 'H'?

a

Helium

b

Iron

c

Hydrogen

d

Gold

3. The symbol for Carbon is  .

4. The element with the symbol 'Na' is  .

5. Water is made of Hydrogen and  .

6. The element symbol for Gold is 'Au'.

T

True

F

False

7. 'Fe' is the element symbol for Fluorine.

T

True

F

False

Match each element name on the left with its correct symbol on the right.

8. Nitrogen

 

a. C

9. Carbon

 

b. N

10. Calcium

 

c. He

11. Helium

 

d. Ca

Look at the element box below and answer the questions.

Periodic Table Element Box

12. What is the atomic number shown in the box?

13. What is the element symbol shown?

14. Why do scientists use symbols for elements instead of writing out the full name every time?