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some elements have their symbols directly from their names. Eg: oxygen-O,nitrogen-N
some get symbols from their latin names. eg: Potassium-K from Kalium (Latin for potassium)
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What is the periodic table of elements used for?
The "Periodic Table of Elements" is used for classifying the elements, and to know which one is which.
What are some elements of periodic table that begin with the letter J?
No element in the periodic table begins with the letter J.
How is the periodic table like a map?
because of the elements
What does the symbol Ge stand for on the periodic table?
Germanium
What does H stand for in weather?
On the periodic table of elements, the symbol "H" stands for Hydrogen.
How do you know which letters are in the periodic table?
You look at the periodic table.
Why are there certain letters on the periodic table help?
The letters on the periodic table are the chemical symbols of the chemical elements.
What 2 letters never appear on the periodic table?
The letters "J" and "Q" do not appear in the Periodic Table .
Are letters in a periodic table symbols?
yes
What does k stand for in periodic table?
All symbols in the periodic table begin with UPPER CASE letters. K in the periodic table represents the element POTASSIUM.
What are elements on the periodic table?
What do you mean exactly? cause the elements on the periodic table are the letters like the H and O are Hydrogen and Oxygen.
What are the letters on periodic table called?
In the modern periodic table, the elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
What do the letters ni stand for in the periodic table?
the element nickel
On the periodic table what element is represented by the letters NE?
Ne
What meaning of the letters in the periodic table?
The letters on the periodic table represent the name of the elements. They are called the element's "symbols." They are usually related to the English names, but some, like lead, are related to their Latin names.
Who arrange the periodic table of elements?
the place where an element sits on a periodic table is not chosen by anyone. the place where it sits is chosen by it's atomic number or the number of protons it has eg lithium 3 protons its third
Why do they use the letters on the periodic table?
To identify and handle the names of the elements easily.
