Chapter 3.1, Problem 4RQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The symbol of the element iron needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The answer is Fe.

Explanation of Solution

The names of the chemical elements have come from many sources. The names of elements come from descriptions of the element’s properties and also, it reflects the place where the element was discovered or it honors a famous scientist. The symbol of iron is Fe.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The symbol of the element zinc needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The answer is Zn.

Explanation of Solution

The names of the chemical elements have come from many sources. The names of elements come from descriptions of the element’s properties and also, it reflects the place where the element was discovered or it honors a famous scientist. The symbol of zinc is Zn.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The symbol of the element hydrogen needs to be identified.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The answer is H.

Explanation of Solution

The names of the chemical elements have come from many sources. The names of elements come from descriptions of the element’s properties and also, it reflects the place where the element was discovered or it honors a famous scientist. The symbol of hydrogen is H.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The symbol of the element Lithium needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The answer is Li.

Explanation of Solution

The names of the chemical elements have come from many sources. The names of elements come from descriptions of the element’s properties and also, it reflects the place where the element was discovered or it honors a famous scientist. The symbol of Lithium is Li.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The symbol of the element copper needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The answer is Cu.

Explanation of Solution

The names of the chemical elements have come from many sources. The names of elements come from descriptions of the element’s properties and also, it reflects the place where the element was discovered or it honors a famous scientist. The symbol of Copper is Cu.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The symbol of the element Neon needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The answer is Ne.

Explanation of Solution

The names of the chemical elements have come from many sources. The names of elements come from descriptions of the element’s properties and also, it reflects the place where the element was discovered or it honors a famous scientist. The symbol of Neon is Ne.