Introduction to Element Symbols
A Grade 5 science worksheet introducing common element symbols and their corresponding element names.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Introduction to Element Symbols
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of common element symbols.
1. The symbol for Oxygen is .
2. H is the element symbol for .
3. The element symbol for Carbon is .
4. Na is the element symbol for .
5. The symbol for Iron is .
Match each element on the left with its correct symbol on the right.
1. Helium
a. N
2. Nitrogen
b. He
3. Gold
c. O
4. Oxygen
d. Au
1. What does the element symbol 'K' stand for?
Krypton
Potassium
Calcium
Carbon
2. Which of these is the correct symbol for Silver?
Si
S
Ag
Au
1. The symbol 'Fe' stands for the element Fluorine.
True
False
2. The element symbol for Sodium is 'Na'.
True
False
1. Why do scientists use symbols for elements instead of writing out their full names every time?
Use the chart below to help you remember some common element symbols.
Element Name
Element Symbol
Hydrogen
H
Oxygen
O
Carbon
C
Nitrogen
N
Iron
Fe
Gold
Au
Silver
Ag