Which one among the following are the correct symbols for the elements

Which one among the following are the correct symbols for the elements gold, tin and lead, respectively ?

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Ga, Sb, Pb

At, Sn, Le

Au, Sn, Pb

Au, Sb, Pb

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023

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The question asks for the correct chemical symbols for the elements gold, tin, and lead, respectively. The internationally recognized symbols are Au for gold, Sn for tin (from its Latin name Stannum), and Pb for lead (from its Latin name Plumbum).

Chemical symbols are standard abbreviations used to represent elements. Many symbols are derived from the element’s English name (e.g., O for Oxygen, H for Hydrogen), but some are derived from their historical Latin or Greek names to maintain uniqueness and historical consistency.

Option A lists Ga (Gallium), Sb (Antimony), Pb (Lead). Option B lists At (Astatine), Sn (Tin), Le (not a standard symbol). Option D lists Au (Gold), Sb (Antimony), Pb (Lead). Only option C provides the correct symbols for all three elements: Au, Sn, and Pb.

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