Chapter 17, Problem 6RAT

To determine

The oldest known elements with evidence and the oldest known elements are the ones with”

Answer to Problem 6RAT

The correct option for the statement “Which elements are some of the oldest known? What is your evidence? The oldest known elements are the ones with” is option (c).

Explanation of Solution

The elements which are discovered in ancient times are generally known as the oldest known elements.

Some of the oldest elements discovered are as follows,

Silver-^Ag (^Ag because of the Latin name Argentum).

Tin-^Sn (^Sn because of the Latin name Stannum).

Gold-^Au (^Au because of the Latin name Aurum), etc.

Thus it is found that those elements that have their symbols derived from their Latin names respectively are the ones discovered earliest.

Therefore, the Latin names’ atomic symbols are different from the modern names assigned for the oldest known elements.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the correct option is option (c).