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Symbols

Symbols are used for representing elements. Symbols are assigned
to elements in different ways.
Look at the examples given.

Elements Symbol
Carbon C
Oxygen O

Nitrogen N
Hydrogen H

Sulphur S
Table 5.3
The first letter of the English name is used as the symbol for the
elements in the table. The capital letters are used as the symbols.
But, for some elements, along with the first letter, the second or
another prominent letter is also used in the symbol as a small
letter.

Elements Symbol
Calcium Ca
Chlorine Cl

Chromium Cr
Bromine Br
Beryllium Be

Table 5.4
The symbols of some elements have been derived from their Latin
names. Look at the examples.

Elements Latin name Symbol
Sodium Natrium Na

Potassium Kalium K
Copper Cuprum Cu
Iron Ferrum Fe

Table 5.5 See the part
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