An atom of an element is denoted by a “symbol” Explain the meaning

1.	An atom of an element is denoted by a “symbol” Explain the meaning of the term ‘symbol’. State a reason for representing the following elements by their symbols. (a) Hydrogen by ‘H’ (b) Helium by ‘He’, (c) Copper by ‘Cu’ .
Answer» Symbols : The short form or abbreviated name of the element (or radicals) The reason for representing the following elements by their symbols are as follow : (a) Hydrogen by ‘H’ – First letter of the name of element (b) Helium by He – First two letters of the name of Noble gases. (c) Copper by ‘Cu’ – Deriving symbols from their Latin names

An atom of an element is denoted by a “symbol” Explain the meaning of the term ‘symbol’. State a reason for representing the following elements by their symbols. (a) Hydrogen by ‘H’ (b) Helium by ‘He’, (c) Copper by ‘Cu’ .

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Symbols : The short form or abbreviated name of the element (or radicals)

The reason for representing the following elements by their symbols are as follow :

(a) Hydrogen by ‘H’ – First letter of the name of element

(b) Helium by He – First two letters of the name of Noble gases.

(c) Copper by ‘Cu’ – Deriving symbols from their Latin names