Grade 9 Science Activity: Periodic Table Elements - Symbols and Names
Objective:
Practice identifying the symbols and names of the first 50 elements in the periodic table.
Improve familiarity with the periodic table layout.
Part 1: Fill in the Blank
Using a periodic table, fill in the blanks with the correct element symbol:
1. The element with atomic number 1 is _______________________.
2. The element that is a noble gas and has the symbol "Ne" is __________________.
3. The symbol for gold is _________________________.
4. The element known for its use in batteries and has the symbol "Li" is ___________________.
5. The element with the symbol "Cl" is ___________________.
6. The noble gas with symbol “He” is _______________________.
7. The element used in table salt and with symbol “Na” is _____________________.
8. The metal with symbol “Fe” used in construction is ___________.
9. The element that has the symbol “C” and is the basis of organic life is _________________.
10. The symbol of mercury is ________________.
Part 2
Instructions: Fill in the missing element symbol or element name in the table below. Some cells are already filled to help
you get started. Use a periodic table for reference.
Elemen Elemen
t t
No. Symbol Element Name No. Symbol Element Name
1 H 26 Fe
2 Helium 27 Cobalt
3 Li 28 Ni
4 Be 29 Copper
5 B 30 Zn
6 C 31 Gallium
7 N 32 Ge
8 O 33 Arsenic
9 F 34 Se
10 Ne 35 Bromine
11 Na 36 Kr
12 Mg 37 Rubidium
13 Al 38 Sr
14 Si 39 Yttrium
15 P 40 Zr
16 S 41 Niobium
17 Cl 42 Mo
18 Ar 43 Technetium
19 K 44 Ru
20 Ca 45 Rhodium
21 Sc 46 Pd
22 Ti 47 Silver
23 V 48 Cd
24 Cr 49 Indium
25 Mn 50 Sn
