Question

How did berzelius proposed symbol of element

Answer 1

he proposed to use first and second letter of English and Latin language as symbol of elements

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Berzelius atomic symbols -
- Berzelius used first letter of latin name of chemical element as its symbol.
- Wherever 2/more elements have same initial letter, he used first 2 letters in a symbol.
- First letter of symbol was always written in capitals.


# Extra info on Berzelius -
- Jacob Berzelius was a Sweedish scientist pioneering the work of modern chemistry.
- He discovered 4 elements -
1. Silicon
2. Thorium
3. Selenium
4. Cerium


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