Question

Which of the following elements has its symbol given in the correct format?

• A. Aluminium - Al
• B. Zinc - ZN
• C. Fluorine - f
• D. Boron - B

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Boron - B

Symbols of elements are written as per the IUPAC guidelines. The first letter of a symbol must always be a capital letter (upper case) and the second letter should be small letter (lower case).
$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Element}& \text{Chemical Symbol}\\ \text{Aluminium}& \text{Al}\\ \text{Zinc}& \text{Zn}\\ \text{Fluorine}& \text{F}\\ \text{Boron}& \text{B}\end{array}$$