Modern atomic symbols of elements were introduced by ________.

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Solution

(1)Berzelius,a Swedish chemist suggested a more logical method to represent the full name of the element.
(2)He proposed to use one or two letters from the name of the element.
(3)This idea formed the basis of modern day symbols.
Therefore,modern atomic symbols of elements were introduced by Berzelius.

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