Periodic Table of the Elements Names & Symbols Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering the element symbol capitalization rules, grading criteria, required atomic numbers for memorization, and mastery quiz requirements.

PT Names & Symbols Quiz Date

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Level 1 Mastery Quiz Requirement

The only retake allowed in Chem, requiring a minimum score of $70\%$ which students MUST retake until achieved.

Chemical Symbol First Letter Rule

The 1st letter of a chemical symbol is ALWAYS capitalized.

Chemical Symbol Second Letter Rule

The 2nd letter of a chemical symbol (if there is one) is ALWAYS lowercase.

Chemical Symbol Derivation

Typically derived from the 1st or 1st and 2nd letter of an element's name or Latin name.

PT Quiz Focus Criteria

Tests symbols and names only (NO NUMBERS!), where both spelling and case count.

Atomic Numbers to Memorize

Atomic numbers #1-32, 33-36, 38, 40, 43, 46-48, 50, 51, 53-56, 74, 78-82, 86-88, 90-92, and 94.

Periodic Table Element Classifications

Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, actinides, transition metals, post-transition metals, metalloids, reactive nonmetals, noble gases, and unknown properties.