Question

What is the symbol S for sulphur ,but Na for sodium and Si for Silicon​

Answer 1

Answer:

Na for sodium because na comes from latin word natrium.

Answer 2

Answer:

While naming an element first letter of the element is time and written in capitals. In case if the letter is already adopted. We use a symbol derived from latin word of the element name. In some cases, we use the initial letter in capital together with a small letter from its nature.

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