Which of the following pairs of chemical elements and their symbols is INCORRECT?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2. Potassium - Po.
Let us break down each pair:
1. Phosphorus - P:
This is correct. The chemical symbol for phosphorus is P.
2. Potassium - Po:
This is incorrect. The correct chemical symbol for potassium is K, not Po. The symbol "Po" represents polonium.
3. Iron - Fe:
This is correct. The chemical symbol for iron is Fe.
4. Iodine - I:
This is correct. The chemical symbol for iodine is I.
So, the pair that is INCORRECT is 2. Potassium - Po. The correct symbol for Potassium is K.