Question

A symbol represents a short form of a/an ________ [atom/ element/ molecule].

Answer 1

Explanation:

Chemical symbols are used for the representation of any functional group, chemical elements, and compounds. It is used to identify the elements easily and a standardized language of chemistry.

• Tin- Sn (from the Latin word, stannum)
• Lead- Pb (from the Latin word, plumbus)
• Gold- Au (from the Latin word, aurum)
• Silver- Ag (from the Latin word argentum)

Hence, A symbol is a short form used for representing an element.