Do I need the whole periodic table?

No. The quiz sticks to the elements that come up most in school science.

What if a name differs from my textbook?

We use the standard English names, such as aluminium and sulfur, which are the spellings the international chemistry body recommends.

Do I get the same questions every time?

Each round is picked at random. Only a friend's challenge link gives you the same questions in the same order.

⚗️ Element Symbol Quiz

Fe is iron, so what's Au? The must-know elements

Thirty elements from hydrogen to uranium that come up again and again in class. Pick the name from the symbol, or the symbol from the name. When the symbol doesn't match the English name, like Na or Fe, you'll see the Latin word it came from.

About this quiz

See a symbol and pick the element, or see the element and pick the symbol. Everything from hydrogen, oxygen and carbon to gold, silver and mercury with their odd-looking symbols.

Why is gold Au? When a symbol doesn't match the English name, the explanation shows the Latin word it came from. Hear it once and it sticks.

Questions: 10
Subject: Science
Price: Free
Sign-in: Optional
Devices: Phone, tablet, desktop

How to play

Symbols are the same everywhere: Chemical symbols are identical in every language, so what you learn here works in any science class in the world.
Capitals matter: Two-letter symbols start with a capital and end with a lowercase letter (Na, Cl). The options follow that rule, so learn them exactly as shown.
Review only what you missed: Under your result you'll find each question you missed, what you picked, the right answer and why. Finish a round and your review is done too.

Score ranks

Walking Periodic Table
Perfect on symbols and names. Are you actually looking forward to chemistry tests?
Lab Assistant
You know almost all of them. Just spend a little more time on the Latin-based symbols.
Chemistry Sprout
You know the everyday ones. One line of explanation each and the rest will stick.
Lab Explosion Alert
Element names are confusing for everyone. One more round and you'll improve fast.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the whole periodic table?: No. The quiz sticks to the elements that come up most in school science.
What if a name differs from my textbook?: We use the standard English names, such as aluminium and sulfur, which are the spellings the international chemistry body recommends.
Do I get the same questions every time?: Each round is picked at random. Only a friend's challenge link gives you the same questions in the same order.