Question

What is the symbol of the element if its atomic number is 116?

• A. Uus
• B. Uut
• C. Uuh
• D. Uun

Hint:

Temporary element symbols are formed using the first letters of Latin numerical prefixes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Apply IUPAC temporary naming rules.
For atomic number 116, the digits are 1–1–6. According to IUPAC: 1 = un, 1 = un, 6 = hex
Step 2: Form the temporary name.
The name becomes un-un-hex-ium, abbreviated as Uuh.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct symbol is Uuh.