Question

The symbol of carbon is C, and the symbols of calcium, copper, and chlorine are

• A. Ca, Cu, Cl
• B. Ca, Co, Cu
• C. C, Co, Cl
• D. Ca, Co, Cl

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Ca, Cu, Cl

Atomic symbol: The atomic symbol is a short notation of one or two letters representing an element. In the case of some temporary elements, symbols are of three letters that are based on the element's atomic number.

For example:

• $\mathrm{H}$ is the chemical symbol for the element Hydrogen.
• $\mathrm{C}$ is the chemical symbol for the element Carbon.

The explanation for the correct option:

Option A: Ca, Cu, Cl

• $\mathrm{Ca}$ is the chemical symbol for the element Calcium.
• $\mathrm{Cu}$ is the chemical symbol for the element Copper.
• $\mathrm{Cl}$ is the chemical symbol for the element Chlorine.

Thus, option A i.e., Ca, Cu, Cl is the correct option.