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using the symbols on the Periodic Table. if it is a compound, then things get a little complicated, but it is still the same basic principle. water is H2O. carbon dioxcide is CO2 you see?
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What do scientists use to represent how elements react in the presence of other elements?
They use chemical equations.
What chemical are used to represent element?
Chemical symbols represent chemical elements.
What does a formula tell you?
Chemical formulas are used to represent chemical compounds. It shows the component elements of the compound. Also it shows the ratios of the component elements.
What do the letters in a chemical formula represent?
Different elements within the compound/ion.
What are the codes on the periodic table called that represent an element?
The chemical symbol represents elements.
What do scientists use to represent how elements react in the presence of other elements?
They use chemical equations.
What chemical are used to represent element?
Chemical symbols represent chemical elements.
What do chemists use to represent elements and compounds?
Scientists use symbols to represent elements and compounds. The symbols of a chemical element are abbreviations that are used to denote a chemical element. Typically, they are one or two-letters long with the first letter (only) capitalised; temporary names are three-letters long. !
What are letters you use to represent elements called?
chemical symbol
What is symbols used for?
Chemical symbols are used to represent elements.
What represent compound?
the combination of elements
What does a formula tell you?
Chemical formulas are used to represent chemical compounds. It shows the component elements of the compound. Also it shows the ratios of the component elements.
A chemical formula is an expression used to represent?
Chemical formulas are a shorthand way to represent chemical compounds. For example, CO2 is quicker to write than carbon dioxide.
What do the letters in a chemical formula represent?
Different elements within the compound/ion.
What do chemical equations show about compounds and elements?
Chemical equations represent chemical composition of reactants and products and also how does the reaction occur.
Which is used for chemical symbols today numbers drawings letters icons?
there are lots of chemical symbols about 110 but they are only used for elements not compounds.
What are the codes on the periodic table called that represent an element?
The chemical symbol represents elements.
