A symbol of an element represents:

one atom of the element

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

one molecule of the element

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

all the atoms of the element

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

all the molecules of the element

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A one atom of the element
The symbol of an element represents one atom of that element. For example, the symbol 'O' of oxygen represents only one atom of oxygen.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The number of atoms present in one molecule of an element is called as:

Join BYJU'S Learning Program