<h2>Chemical Symbols</h2>
<p>It is very important to know the chemical symbols for common <a data-lesson="elements" data-subject="chemistry" data-tutorial="classification-of-matter" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/chemistry/classification-of-matter/elements">elements</a> in the periodic table, so that you are able to write <a data-lesson="chemical-equations" data-subject="chemistry" data-tutorial="chemical-reactions-stoichiometry" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/chemistry/chemical-reactions-stoichiometry/chemical-equations">chemical equations</a> and to recognise different compounds.</p>
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<h2>Optional Activity: Revising common chemical symbols</h2>
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<p>Write down the chemical symbols and names of all the elements that you know.</p>
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<p>Compare your list with another learner and add any symbols and names that you don't have.</p>
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<p>Know the symbols for at least the first thirty six elements in the periodic table. You should also learn the symbols for other common elements that are not in the first thirty six.</p>
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<p>Set a short <a data-lesson="reaction-rates-in-analysis-test-strips-for-urinalysis" data-subject="chemistry" data-tutorial="chemical-kinetics" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/chemistry/chemical-kinetics/reaction-rates-in-analysis-test-strips-for-urinalysis">test</a> on naming elements and <a data-lesson="compounds-2" data-subject="chemistry" data-tutorial="quantitative-aspects-chemical-change" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/chemistry/quantitative-aspects-chemical-change/compounds-2">compounds</a> for someone else in the class and then exchange tests with them so that you each have the chance to answer a test.</p>
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Revising Chemical Symbols

Chemistry generally explores the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances. 

Chemistry

Discover the different types of changes that matter can undergo and learn about the laws and principles that govern those changes, including the conservation of mass and volume relationships in gases, as well as the correct way of representing and balancing chemical equations.


Revising Chemical Symbols

Chemical Symbols

Optional Activity: Revising common chemical symbols

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