What is the difference between symbol and formula?

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Difference between symbol and formula :
Symbol
Formulae
1. A chemical symbol designates an element that belongs to the periodic table. 1. A chemical formula combines two or more symbols and it represents a chemical compound.
2. A chemical symbol is used to show an element which is not combined with any other elements 2. A chemical formula gives the type and number of elements which are found in a chemical compound.
3. Example, H = hydrogen, He = helium , Li = lithium etc. 3. Example, CO = carbon monoxide (carbon with oxygen), H2O = water (hydrogen with oxygen) etc.

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Symbol	Formulae
1. A chemical symbol designates an element that belongs to the periodic table.	1. A chemical formula combines two or more symbols and it represents a chemical compound.
2. A chemical symbol is used to show an element which is not combined with any other elements	2. A chemical formula gives the type and number of elements which are found in a chemical compound.
3. Example, H = hydrogen, He = helium , Li = lithium etc.	3. Example, CO = carbon monoxide (carbon with oxygen), H2O = water (hydrogen with oxygen) etc.