Question

Two differences between formula and symbol​

Answer 1

Answer:

Chemical symbols refer to chemical elements only. They do not necessarily refer to atoms of that element, but also to ions. Chemical formulas refer to compounds and, specifically, the ratios in which it is made up by different chemical elements.

Answer 2

Answer:

Chemical symbols refer to chemical elements only. They do not necessarily refer to atoms of that element, but also to ions. Chemical formulas refer to compounds and, specifically, the ratios in which it is made up by different chemical elements.