Question

2. Why is the symbol S for sulphur, Na for sodium and Si for silicon???
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Answer 1

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some symbol is taken from name of the elements and other from Latin word

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Answer 2

Because some of the symbols of elements like sulphur is derived from the first word of the element. And silicon symbol is derived from the first two word of the name. But sodium symbol is derived from its Latin name natrium
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