A symbol represents the short form of a/an__________
element
An element is the simplest pure substance that cannot be broken into two or simpler substances by any physical or chemical method.
Example:
Element | Symbol |
Hydrogen | H |
Oxygen | O |
Carbon | C |
A symbol is an abbreviation of an element. It represents one atom of the element. Every element has a symbol. The symbol of every element is usually derived from its English or Latin name.
Therefore, a symbol represents the short form of an element. Hence, option(b) is correct.