Combined Science GCSE
Chemical symbols and names
What Chemical symbols and names means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Chemical symbols and names
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Chemical symbols and names in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Use the periodic table to find element names and symbols, particularly for the first 20 elements, Groups 1 and 7, and others in the specification.
Topics that use Chemical symbols and names
- Atoms, elements and compounds (AQA GCSE)
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Using Chemical symbols and names in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
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