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One reason that elements don't simply use the capital letter is that there are 118 known elements, but our alphabet only has 26 letters. Additionally, some elements have the same beginning letter, so we must use something else for the symbol. Carbon (C), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), and calcium (Ca) can't all be represented by the same symbol. Finally, some chemical symbols are based on the names of elements in other languages, often Latin or Greek. For example lead's symbol, Pb comes from its Latin name, plumbum.
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How is using symbols how can you distinguish between two different element if both start with the same letter?
Many chemical elements have a two letter symbol.
Which proper noun does not start with a capital letter?
All proper nouns start with a capital letter.
Should instrument start with a capital letter?
The words that should start with a capital letter are places, names, important words in a title, and the letter at the start of a sentence.
Should tiger start with a capital letter?
No Only names of people or places etc have capital letter at start
What letter most appears at the start of a capital city?
The letter C appears most, as it is at the start of both Capital and City.
Using the rules for selecting symbols for the elements what could NOT be a correct symbol for a chemical element?
A correct symbol for a chemical element cannot contain two uppercase letters or start with a lowercase letter. For example, "Hn" or "eS" would not be correct symbols based on the rules.
Should the Bible have a capital letter?
Yes, all books start with a capital letter.
What Canadian symbols start with the letter k?
kangaroo
What does the element CO stand for?
What is 'co'? You must be careful when writing chemical formula. They have different meaning and names. 'co'. Not known. Co is Cobalt. CO is carbon monoxide, Remember for all chemical formulae and symbols. A single letter symbol is ALWAYS a CAPITAL letter. e.g. H (hydrogen) A two letter symbol has a CAPITAL letter , to start, followed by a small case letter. e.g. Na (Nadium ; Sodium) No chemical formula has two small case letters., hence 'co' is a nonsense.
What kind of noun usually doesn't start with a capital letter?
A common noun does not start with a capital letter unless it is the first word in a sentence.
Does best wishes at the end of a letter have a capital letter?
Yes, "Best wishes" at the end of a letter should start with a capital letter.
How many European capital cities start with the letter R?
3 European capital cities start with the letter R. Rome is the capital city in Italy. Riga is the capital city in Latvia. Reykjavik is the capital city in Iceland.
