Question

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

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Answer 1

Answer:

While naming an element first letter of the elements is taken and written in capitals(e.g. for sulfur, we use the symbol S). (e.g. for sodium/Natrium, we use the symbol Na).

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

to avoid confusions in different elements, elements were given different symbols