Question

why we use symbol for elements

Answer 1

ANSWER

• One of the main reasons this was developed was because using letters was the easiest way to represent the elements.
• Another reason that we use chemical symbols is to allow us to write chemical formulas easily.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The symbols of all the elements and formulae for all the chemical compounds are approved by IUPAC, the global body which deals with all the issues concerning chemical sciences.

The Symbols are given to elements to make a unique identification for each element which is globally same.That is why science has one language only which is understandable to all.More over it easy to remember symbols and writing the equations.