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Chapter 1: Problem 7

Write the symbol for the following elements. (a) titanium (b) phosphorus (c) potassium (d) magnesium

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Answer: The symbols for the given elements are: (a) Ti, (b) P, (c) K, and (d) Mg.

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(a) Titanium#

Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. So, the symbol for titanium is Ti.
02

(b) Phosphorus#

Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15. So, the symbol for phosphorus is P.
03

(c) Potassium#

Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K and atomic number 19. So, the symbol for potassium is K. Note that the symbol for potassium is K, as it comes from its Latin name "kalium."
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(d) Magnesium#

Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. So, the symbol for magnesium is Mg.

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