General Chemistry
General Chemistry
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781891389603
Author: Donald A. McQuarrie, Peter A. Rock, Ethan B. Gallogly
Publisher: University Science Books
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for selenium has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Elements are broadly classified as metals and nonmetals.  Elements are represented using the abbreviated form the designate them which is known as Chemical symbols.  Usually, the first two letters of the element name correspond to the chemical symbol for the elements.  Some elements are given chemical symbols considering their Latin names also.

(a)

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Given element is selenium.  This is present in Group 16 or Group 6A of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for selenium is given as Se.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for indium has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(b)

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Given element is indium.  This is present in Group 13 or Group 3A of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for indium is given as In.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for manganese has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(c)

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Given element is manganese.  This is present in Group 7 or Group 7B of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for manganese is given as Mn.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for silver has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(d)

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Given element is silver.  This is present in Group 11 or Group 1B of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for silver is derived from the Latin name “Argentum” and is given as Ag.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for mercury has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(e)

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Given element is mercury.  This is present in Group 12 or Group 2B of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for mercury is derived from the Latin name “Hydrargyrum” and is given as Hg.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for krypton has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(f)

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Given element is krypton.  This is present in Group 18 or Group 8A of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for krypton is given as Kr.

(g)

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Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for palladium has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(g)

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Given element is palladium.  This is present in Group 10 or Group 8B of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for palladium is given as Pd.

(h)

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Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for thallium has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(h)

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Given element is thallium.  This is present in Group 13 or Group 3A of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for thallium is given as Tl.

(i)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for Uranium has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(i)

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Given element is uranium.  This is present in f-block of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for uranium is given as U.

(j)

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Interpretation:

Chemical symbol for tungsten has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(j)

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Given element is tungsten.  This is present in Group 6 or Group 6B of the Periodic table.  The chemical symbol for tungsten is derived from the Latin name “Wolfram” and is given as W.

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