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Explain why some element symbols do not correspond with the first initials of their given element name?
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∙ 13y ago
Some were were given symbols from their names in other languages.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause some are based on their latin name.
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What is the element CH3COH?
CH3COH is not a valid chemical formula. The element symbols in a chemical formula must be written according to the periodic table, and CH3COH does not correspond to any known element.
Why are the symbols in the periodic table significant?
Symbols represent name of the element. They signify the position of element in periodic table.
What are elemental symbols?
It is an abbreviation for a chemical element.
What are the chemical symbols on the periodic table?
It's easier to navigate the periodic table and write chemical equations and formulae once you know the symbols for the elements. However, sometimes it's easy to confuse symbols of elements with similar names. Other elements have symbols that don't seem to relate to their names at all! For these elements, the symbol usually refers to an older element name that isn't used any more. Here's an alphabetical list of element symbols with the corresponding element name. Keep in mind that the names for the elements (and their symbols) may be different in languages other than English.
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What is the element CH3COH?
CH3COH is not a valid chemical formula. The element symbols in a chemical formula must be written according to the periodic table, and CH3COH does not correspond to any known element.
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What are the chemical symbols on the periodic table?
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