First 30 Elements and Compounds

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  1. First Thirty Chemical Elements
  2. Compounds Used in Daily Life

1. First Thirty Chemical Elements

Essential Points

  • The first 30 chemical elements, in atomic-number order, are 1 H–Hydrogen, 2 He–Helium, 3 Li–Lithium, 4 Be–Beryllium, 5 B–Boron, 6 C–Carbon, 7 N–Nitrogen, 8 O–Oxygen, 9 F–Fluorine, 10 Ne–Neon, 11 Na–Sodium, 12 Mg–Magnesium, 13 Al–Aluminium, 14 Si–Silicon, 15 P–Phosphorus, 16 S–Sulfur, 17 Cl–Chlorine, 18 Ar–Argon, 19 K–Potassium, 20 Ca–Calcium, 21 Sc–Scandium, 22 Ti–Titanium, 23 V–Vanadium, 24 Cr–Chromium, 25 Mn–Manganese, 26 Fe–Iron, 27 Co–Cobalt, 28 Ni–Nickel, 29 Cu–Copper, and 30 Zn–Zinc.

Memory Hook

H → He → Li → Be → B → C → N → O → F → Ne, then Na through Zn

2. Compounds Used in Daily Life

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  • The daily-life compounds listed are H2O, dihydrogen monoxide or water; NH3, ammonia; NaCl, sodium chloride or table salt; NaOH, sodium hydroxide or caustic soda; HCl, hydrogen chloride or muriatic acid; Ca(OH)2, calcium hydroxide or slaked lime; H2SO4, sulfuric acid or oil of vitriol; NaHCO3, sodium bicarbonate or baking soda; HNO3, nitric acid or aqua fortis; CaCO3, calcium carbonate or limestone; CH3COOH, acetic acid or vinegar acid; CO2, carbon dioxide; CO, carbon monoxide or stove poison; C6H12O6, glucose; and NaClO, sodium hypochlorite or bleach.

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1. Which element has atomic number 26?

2. Which sequence correctly identifies the elements with atomic numbers 18, 19, and 20?

3. Which formula represents baking soda?

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Which element has atomic number 1?

Hydrogen

What is the chemical symbol for Iron?

Fe

Which element has atomic number 30?

Zinc

Which compound is known as dihydrogen monoxide in daily life?

Water is known as dihydrogen monoxide.

What is the common name for NaCl in daily life?

Table salt is the common name for NaCl.

Which compound is called caustic soda in daily life?

Sodium hydroxide is called caustic soda.

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