what is a symbol? what information does it convey?
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The first letter/ first two letters of the Latin/Greek(most time) name of a chemical element is Symbol. Example: sodium(K), copper(Cu) etc.
It conveys the definite identity of chemical element in shorter and scientific way. It also provide the easiest way to know Atomic Number of any element. The way to memorize elements of periodic Table.
It conveys the definite identity of chemical element in shorter and scientific way. It also provide the easiest way to know Atomic Number of any element. The way to memorize elements of periodic Table.
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A symbol is the short form that stand atom of a specific element of the abbreviation used for the name of element .each element is denoted by symbol which is usually the first letter of it name English or Latin name
written in capital
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