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This depends on the type of compound. For metallic compounds, the metal comes first. For nonmetallic inorganic compounds the more electropositive element comes first. For MOST organic compounds, carbon comes first.
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∙ 12y agoThe first letter in a properly written chemical symbol is always CAPITALIZED!
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∙ 6y agoIt is always a capital letter- like Pb or Na, Cl, Br.
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∙ 12y ago. . .is capitalized.
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Where does the chemical symbol of helium come from?
The symbol, He, comes from the first two letters of the element helium
Phosphorus. where does the symbol come from .?
The chemical symbol for phosphorus is P which comes from the first letter of it's name.
In a properly written chemical symbol what is the first figure?
A chemical symbol refers to a chemical element; the first letter of a symbol depends on the chemical element.
How is an element represented in a chemical formula?
Each atom has its own elemental 'symbol' or 'formula', there are more than 92 elements: from number 1. Hydrogen (H) to number 92. Uranium (U). Examples: O for oxygen, C for carbon, N for nitrogen atoms.
What is CO the equation for?
'CO' is NOT an equation, but a chemical formula. 'CO' is Carbon Monoxide. NB Do not confuse with 'Co' , which is the chemical symbol for cobalt. NNB For all chemical symbols; a single letter symbol is ALWAYS a capital letter, e.g. 'C' Carbon. For a two letter chemical symbol, the first letter is always a capital letter and the second letter is always small/lower case, e.g. 'Fe' Iron.
What is the element that is the first half of the chemical formula describing table salt the chemical symbol?
Sodium
Where does the chemical symbol of helium come from?
The symbol, He, comes from the first two letters of the element helium
Phosphorus. where does the symbol come from .?
The chemical symbol for phosphorus is P which comes from the first letter of it's name.
What symbol is used on the periodic table to represent plutonium?
Not formula, but chemical symbol is Pu. No, he means formula (eg: Table Salt/ Halite - NaCl)
What is the chemical formula of the first carbohydrate molecule?
CHO is the element symbol if that's what you mean
In a properly written chemical symbol what is the first figure?
A chemical symbol refers to a chemical element; the first letter of a symbol depends on the chemical element.
How are chemical symbol written?
The chemical symbol of a chemical element is derived fom the his name: the first letter or the first two letters.
How did lithium get its chemical symbol?
Lithium got its chemical symbol from the first two letters of its name.
Which comes first in a chemical formula lithium or hydrogen?
Lithium. Lithium and hydrogen combine to make lithium hydride, an ionic compound, in which lithium is the cation (positive) and hydrogen is the anion (negative). The cation is always first in the chemical formula for an ionic compound.
Why is helium's symbol He and not H?
The symbol (He) comes from the first two letters of the word Helium
What symbol is first alphabetically gold or iron?
The chemical symbol for gold is Au and the chemical symbol for iron is Fe.
How is an element represented in a chemical formula?
Each atom has its own elemental 'symbol' or 'formula', there are more than 92 elements: from number 1. Hydrogen (H) to number 92. Uranium (U). Examples: O for oxygen, C for carbon, N for nitrogen atoms.
