Question

An atom of an element is denoted by a “symbol” Explain the meaning of the term ‘symbol’. State a reason for representing the following element by its symbol.

Copper by ‘Cu’

Answer 1

Symbols: The short form or abbreviated name of the element (or radicals) The reason for representing the following element by their symbol is as follow:

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