Question

Cr is the chemical symbol for chromium.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Chromium:

• Chromium having a chemical symbol ‘Cr’ is a chemical element that belongs to group 6 having atomic number 24.
• It is an essential trace element used to produce alloys and in metallurgy to impart corrosion resistance.
• Trivalent chromium (${\mathbf{Cr}}^{\mathbf{3}\mathbf{+}}$) is a predominant form of chromium found in the human body where it is involved in normal insulin function.
• Chromium (IV) is carcinogenic, when inhaled increases the risk of lung cancer in humans.

Thus, the given statement is TRUE i.e. Cr is the chemical symbol for chromium.