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A symbol represents the short form of a/an__________


A

compound

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B

element

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molecule

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radical

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Solution

The correct option is B

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.


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