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Question
Which of the following symbols of elements are incorrect? Give their correct symbols
- Cobalt CO
- Carbon c
- Aluminium AL
- Helium He
- Sodium So
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Solution
- Cobalt – Co
- Carbon – c
- Aluminium – A1
- Helium – He (correct)
- Sodium – Na
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