Question

The symbol of tungsten is W
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Atomic symbol of tungsten is W. Its atomic number is 74 as determined by los alamos national laboratory.

Complete step by step solution: Tungsten has a standard temperature and a resistivity of 5.65 ohms. Tungsten is an alloy to steel. Steel has a content of 10-20% of tungsten in it. Alloys are prepared by the method of fusion, reduction, compression and electro deposition.
Properties of tungsten are:
- It is one of the toughest metals found in nature.
- It is super dense and impossible to melt.
- Pure tungsten is a silver white metal and when made into a fine powder can be combustible.
- It has five isotopes that are stable and 21 unstable isotopes.
- It is quite strong and durable and has a high resistivity hence does not corrode easily.
- It has the highest strength and melting point though it is very soft in pure elemental state.
Uses:
- It is used in cutting blades as it is quite hard.
- It is used in manufacturing abrasives and in piercing armors.
- It is used in conjunction with other elements.
- It is also used in making taps, valves and permanent magnets
Hence we can conclude that the symbol for tungsten is W. Hence the correct answer to the question is true.

Note: Tungsten is a D-block element and is placed in group 6 and period 6.