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Which of the following is NOT a correct name, symbol combination?

a) calcium, Ca
b) phosphorus, P
c) iron, Fe
d) manganese, Mg

User Swapnesh
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Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

Manganese is number 35 on the periodic table and it has MN as it's symbol

User Reisa
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Final answer:

The name and symbol combination that is incorrect is 'manganese, Mg' as the correct symbol for manganese is Mn.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct name and symbol combination that is NOT accurate among the options provided is d) manganese, Mg. The correct symbol for manganese is Mn. Therefore, d) is not a correct name, symbol combination. The correct symbol combinations for the other elements are: a) calcium, Ca; b) phosphorus, P; and c) iron, Fe.

Here are correct chemical symbols for reference:

  • manganese - Mn
  • magnesium - Mg
  • calcium - Ca
  • phosphorus - P
  • iron - Fe

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