Question

what is the symbol for the element oxygen? oxygen is in group 6a(16) which includes nonmetals, metalloids, and metals. it is sometimes called the chalcogen group. it has the same outer electron configuration as the other elements in this group, $ns^2np^4$. what is the symbol for oxygen?
options: og, o, ox, on, i dont know yet

Explanation:

To determine the symbol for oxygen, we recall the periodic table. The element oxygen has the atomic symbol "O" (derived from its name "oxygen"). Other options: "Og" is oganesson, "Ox" is not a standard element symbol, "On" is not a recognized symbol for oxygen.

Answer:

B. O