Element Symbols Worksheet
A Grade 6 science worksheet focusing on understanding and identifying common element symbols from the periodic table.
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Element Symbols Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of common element symbols.
1. The symbol for Oxygen is .
2. The element with the symbol H is .
3. The symbol for Carbon is .
4. The element with the symbol Na is .
5. Which of the following is the symbol for Iron?
Ir
Fe
Io
In
6. What element does the symbol K represent?
Krypton
Calcium
Potassium
Cobalt
Match each element on the left with its correct symbol on the right.
7. Gold
a. N
8. Silver
b. Ag
9. Nitrogen
c. Au
10. Copper
d. Cu
11. The symbol for Helium is He.
True
False
12. All element symbols begin with a capital letter.
True
False
Use the image of the periodic table element box to answer the following questions.
13. What number typically represents the atomic number of an element in this box?
14. Where would you find the element symbol in this box?
15. Why is it important for scientists to use element symbols instead of full names?
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