Question

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The symbol of platinum is _______ .

Answer 1

• An element is a pure simplest form of a substance that is made up of only one kind of atom.
• A short and unique way in which an element is represented is known as its symbol.
• Symbols are generally derived from English or Latin name of an element.
• The symbol of platinum is derived from its English name Platinum.
• Since, the first letter is already adopted by Phosphorous, Hence, the symbol is given by taking the initial letter in capital with its small letter from the name.
• Hence, the symbol of Platinum is Pt.