Question

17. Form similar pairs of words.

i. silver and ________ / oxygen and $\mathrm{O}$

Answer 1

• An element is defined as a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical means.
• The symbol of oxygen is $\mathrm{O}$.
• The Latin name of silver is Argentum so the symbol of the element silver is $\mathrm{Ag}$.

Hence, silver and $\mathrm{Ag}$ / oxygen and $\mathrm{O}$.