What is the significance of the symbol of the element?

Answer 1

Sigificance of the Symbol of an Element :-

1. Symbol represents name of the element.

2. Symbol represents one atom of the element.

3. Symbol also represents one mole of atoms of the element. That is, symbol also represents 6.022 x 1023 atoms of the element.

4. Symbol represents a define mass of the element (equal to Atomic Mass expressed in

grams).

Answer 2

The symbols of a chemical element are the one or two letter abbreviations that are used to stand for the chemical element. The chemical elements using the abbreviations are found on the periodic table.

Answer 3

Using a symbol representing an element in science gives credence to the 'shorthand' language of the science involved. Using a symbol for an element gives a reader/ listener the opportunity to understand whatever else is being discussed/ taught, given the nature or characteristic of that element.

Answer 4

Elements are are given names - eg Gold, silver, Chlorine, Oxygen, Iron etc.

However, writing the full name in chemical formulae is cumbersome and elements are therefore given a one or two letter symbol which stands for a foreshortening of their name - eg Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Chlorine (CL), Oxygen (O), Iron (Fe) etc.

These are symbols of an element.

Answer 5

The chemical symbol is representative for an element, in a short form, valid in all languages.

Answer 6

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