October 2026 edition

Periodic Table quiz

Q13 / 50Easy15.0s
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
AAg
BAu
CGd
DGo
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Periodic Table · October 2026 edition

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Q5 / 50Opener
Which element has the atomic number 1?
AHelium
BOxygen
CHydrogen
DCarbon

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1OpenerCommon metals, gases and chemical symbols
2EasyGroups, periods and the noble gases
3TrickyAtomic numbers, electron shells and metal families
4HardIonisation energy, radius and oxidation states
5BrutalActinides, synthetic elements and alternative layouts
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Senior chemist275+
Chemist200+
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You vs Katie BPeriodic Table · Easy
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Katie
Which element has the chemical symbol Na?
Nitrogen
Neon
Nickel
Sodium✓GBKB

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