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An element's shorthand is its chemical symbol. Each chemical element has a one- or two-letter symbol. Sometimes these letters come from the name of the element. Hydrogen is H. Helium is He. Carbon is C. Uranium is U. Sometimes the letters come from the "old" name of the element. This is particularly true of elements that were known long ago (though they were not recognized as 'elements' as we know them today). Gold is Au (from the Latin word aurum). Tungsten is W (from the German wolfram). Mercury is Hg (from the Latinized Greek hydrargyrum). Iron is Fe (from the Latin ferrum). It is possible to identify elements by number. Each element has a unique atomic number that is derived from the number of protons in its nucleus (and only that number), but most references use the chemical shorthand of the chemical symbol. A link is provided to the Wikipedia list of the elements. The atomic numbers are there as well.
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What is the shorthand symbol for 'all'?
"All" is long lying down curved stroke with an "Ä" stoke at the left end of the beginning stroke. Make sense?
Can you write the electron configuration and the noble gas electron configuration shorthand for any of the elements?
Yes it is possible to write the noble gas configuration of all elements, though it is not possible to list all of them here.
How many elements' chemical symbol does not correspond with their name?
There are no elements whose symbol does not match their name -- in some language! The elements known to the ancients all match their latin names: Pb = plumbum = lead. Sn = stannum = tin. Cu = cuprum = copper. Au = aurum = gold Ag = argentum = silver Hg = hydrargyrum = mercury A few more recently discovered elements also match their latin names: Na = natrium = sodium K = kalium = potassium -- actually this name originally derives from the Arabic "al kali" -- recognize it? Sb = stibium = antimony One element has a symbol that matches its German name: W = Wolfram = tungsten I guess that makes about 10 elements whose symbol does not match their English name. Hope I have not forgotten any!
Why is fe the symbol of iron?
the symbol Fe is derived from iron's latin name "Ferrum" like other elements with symbols far from the element name like potassium's symbol is K meaning "Kalium" or tin's symbol is Sn for "Stannum". we studied that, i actually have a list of all elements with those kind of symbols. if you want the complete list, email me: cloicuaderno@yahoo.com -cloi
What name is given to all the elements in group 17?
The elements in group 17 are known by the name halogens. They are non-metal elements and are at times referred to as salts.
Who gave each the shorthand to each element?
The shorthand (or symbol) to each element was proposed by different people and is not possible to list out all the names.
What elements have German names?
All of the elements have German names when writing or speaking in German. However, only one element has an international atomic symbol derived from its German name: That is tungsten, for which the German name is Wolfram and the atomic symbol is W.
Represented by a symbol all are found on the periodic table?
elements
What is the shorthand symbol for 'all'?
"All" is long lying down curved stroke with an "Ä" stoke at the left end of the beginning stroke. Make sense?
What is the name and symbol of all elements on the periodic table that exists as liquids in normal conditions?
mercury (Hg) and bromine (Br)
Can you write the electron configuration and the noble gas electron configuration shorthand for any of the elements?
Yes it is possible to write the noble gas configuration of all elements, though it is not possible to list all of them here.
Does nitrogen has any chemical symbol?
Yes, all elements have a chemical symbol. For nitrogen, it is N.
What are all the elements and symbols in baking powder?
the symbol for it is NaHCO3
How many elements' chemical symbol does not correspond with their name?
There are no elements whose symbol does not match their name -- in some language! The elements known to the ancients all match their latin names: Pb = plumbum = lead. Sn = stannum = tin. Cu = cuprum = copper. Au = aurum = gold Ag = argentum = silver Hg = hydrargyrum = mercury A few more recently discovered elements also match their latin names: Na = natrium = sodium K = kalium = potassium -- actually this name originally derives from the Arabic "al kali" -- recognize it? Sb = stibium = antimony One element has a symbol that matches its German name: W = Wolfram = tungsten I guess that makes about 10 elements whose symbol does not match their English name. Hope I have not forgotten any!
How do some elements get their symbol on the periodic table of elements?
All elements get their symbols from their names. The only real rules are that the symbol should be no more than two letters and should be unique; other than that, just about any abbreviation for the name can be used. In a few cases, the name the symbol is derived from is in a language other than English... usually Latin. This is the reason for symbols like Na, K, Fe, Cu, Ag, Sn, Pb, and others where the letters in the abbreviation may not even appear in the English name of the element.
Who contains all known elements and lots of information about the elements?
The Periodic Table contains all the known elements and information about each of the elements, such as atomic number, atomic mass, group, period and symbol.
Why is fe the symbol of iron?
the symbol Fe is derived from iron's latin name "Ferrum" like other elements with symbols far from the element name like potassium's symbol is K meaning "Kalium" or tin's symbol is Sn for "Stannum". we studied that, i actually have a list of all elements with those kind of symbols. if you want the complete list, email me: cloicuaderno@yahoo.com -cloi
