Question

Why is the symbol S for sulphur,but Na for sodium and Si for silicon

Answer 1

Explanation:

THE SYMBOL S FOR SULPHUR BUT NOT AS BEEN SEEN FOR SODIUM AND SILICON IT IS JUST BECAUSE THAT THEY ARE KEPT UNDER THE NAME OF SCIENTIST..

WE CAN'T CHANGE THOSE NAMES..

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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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