Why do we use s for sulphur na for sodium and si for silicon?
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➡️Actually, same symbol can not be used for two elements and according to chemical nomenclature, we can take up to second letter or second significant letter only. Since, S for sulphur and Si for silicon, Se for selenium all exists so sodium has been given a symbolbased on its Latin name Natrium (Na).
➡️Actually, same symbol can not be used for two elements and according to chemical nomenclature, we can take up to second letter or second significant letter only. Since, S for sulphur and Si for silicon, Se for selenium all exists so sodium has been given a symbolbased on its Latin name Natrium (Na).
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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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