How chemical symbols relate to the name of elements?

Answer 1

Element symbols are a convenient way to represent an element. They are used in chemical equations to represent elements using very few characters. Additionally, element symbols are universally recognised, whereas element names are not consistent in every language; this is very helpful with communication for chemists.

Answer 2

The chemical symbol shows the the elements name, abbreviated, in the center, ie rather than Magnesium or Potassium it would be Mg or K. Then on the top left side of the element name it shows the mass ( which is the number you get when you add the number of protons to the number of neutrons ). On the bottom left side it shows the atomic number ( which is the number on the Periodic Table that your element is ). Normally an atom is neutral, so there will be nothing in the top right side unless there is an additional electron, or one less electron than normal. Anyway if there is in fact a change in the amount of electrons there will be number in the top right corner of the symbol that says, for example 2+ or 2-, if it says 2+ that means the element lost two electrons. If it says 2- it means the element gained two electrons. On the bottom right side there may be an additional number. That number is the number of ( additional ) atoms. If there is an additional atom you will be informed.

Answer 3

Chemical symbols are abbreviated forms of the names of elements. They are derived from the element's name in English, Latin, or Greek. The symbols are usually the first letter or first two letters of the element's name, and are used to represent elements in chemical formulas and equations.

Answer 4

well they can get it by what type it is like cl is for chlorine so that's how

Answer 5

In chemistry, a symbol is the code for a chemical element.

Answer 6

Yes, they are synonyms.