I don't even think there is a symbol for this..
Every element is given a symbol and so, scandium being an element, was also given one.
The three letter symbol is given on the basis of its atomic no. whereas the other symbols are given for historical reasons or properties.
Na is "short" for natrium, an original name given to the element sodium.
Ca is just the first 2 letters of calcium. The 'a' distinguishes it from C (carbon). Some elements have symbols relating to their Latin name for example potassium 'K' named after the Latin name Kalium
There is no element with symbol a or A even
Sodium is an element and therefore has a "symbol" rather than a "formula". The symbol, Na, is already given in the question.
Sigificance of the Symbol of an Element :- 1. Symbol represents name of the element. 2. Symbol represents one atom of the element. 3. Symbol also represents one mole of atoms of the element. That is, symbol also represents 6.022 x 1023 atoms of the element. 4. Symbol represents a define mass of the element (equal to atomic mass expressed in grams).
If present, it is usually given in superscript from before the element's symbol.
It is because other elements with name starting from M were there like Manganese,So to clarify the element they Magnesium Mg and Manganese Mn.A later discovered element Meitnerium was given the synbol Mt.
The symbol for the element Terbium is Tb
As is the symbol for the element arsenic.
what is element symbol?