Question

Explain the term ‘symbol’. State a reason why – the symbol of calcium is ‘Ca’ and of copper is ‘Cu’.

Answer 1

Answer:

letter, number or sign that has a particular meaning

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Answer 2

Answer:

Solution. As the name calcium and copper start with same letter of English alphabet 'C' so another letter from the name of the element is added to 'C'. Hence symbol of calcium is 'Ca' and symbol of copper or cuprum (Latin name of copper) is 'Cu'.

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