Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Give the symbols of Sodium, and Sulphur. Mention the reasons for their symbols and their category based on physical properties.

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The symbols of the elements given in the question are as follows:
1. Sodium - Na The symbol of sodium is derived from its Latin name. The Latin name of sodium is Natrium. Hence its symbol is Na. Sodium is a metal. [2 marks]
2. Sulphur - S The symbol of sulphur is taken from the first letter of its name. Sulphur is a non-metal. [2 marks]