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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’
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Solution
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
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