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They are the symbols for the elements . Often they are some of the letters of the English name.For example, Si means Silicon. Silver cannot be Si as well. Therefore, we use the Latin translation, Argentium, to create Ag.
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The letters are a one- or two-letter symbol assigned to each element
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∙ 12y agoThe letters are a one- or two-letter symbol assigned to each element
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∙ 9y agoLetters in the boxes represent symbol of the element. The elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
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∙ 9y agoThe letters in the boxes are the symbols of the element. They represent the element placed in that box.
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∙ 7y agoThe letter (or letters) represents the abbreviation for that element, i.e. it represents the symbol used to represent that element.
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∙ 13y agoA chemical symbol.
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What do letters in the boxes of the periodic table repsent?
The letter in the boxes are symbol of the element. It represents name of the element.
What do we call the letters that represents an element on a periotic table?
The letters are called Symbols. They represent elements on periodic table.
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.
How do you know which letters are in the periodic table?
You look at the periodic table.
What does Znl mean in the periodic table?
Znl is not a recognized symbol for any element on the periodic table. The symbols on the periodic table consist of one or two letters and are used to represent the different chemical elements. Please double-check the symbol or provide more information if possible.
What does the letters in the boxes in the periodic table represents?
The letter (or letters) represents the abbreviation for that element, i.e. it represents the symbol used to represent that element.
What do letters in the boxes of the periodic table repsent?
The letter in the boxes are symbol of the element. It represents name of the element.
What do the colors represent boxes on the periodic table. List the color and what it represents?
metals, metalloids, and nonmetals
How many boxes are there in the periodic table?
There are 118 elements known and hence there are 118 boxes in the modern periodic table. Each box represent a given element.
What do the letters in the box of the periodic table represent?
The letters are a one- or two-letter symbol assigned to each element
How do hot cheetos represent the periodic table?
No. they dont represent the periodic table.
What do we call the letters that represents an element on a periotic table?
The letters are called Symbols. They represent elements on periodic table.
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.
What does K represent in the periodic table?
'K' represents Potassium on the periodic table. Not all the letters relate to the element in there English name, some are named after their latin name.
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 does As represent on the periodic table?
Arsenic
