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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.
Hydrogen by ‘H’
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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 its symbol is as follow:
Hydrogen by ‘H’ – First letter of the name of the element
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