Question

Symbols for elements Lead and Mercury are, respectively:

• A. $La,Hg$
• B. $Pb,Me$
• C. $La,Me$
• D. $Pb,Hg$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $Pb,Hg$

Lead has the symbol 'Pb' which is derived from the latin word plumbum.
Mercury has the symbol 'Hg' which comes from greek word hydrargyrum