Write symbols for the following metals: iron, zinc, mercury, copper, and lead.

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Symbols:
A chemical symbol is a representation of chemical elements using one or two letters.
J.J. Berzelius, a scientist from Sweden, proposed the modern method of using symbols to represent elements
The symbol of iron is ( $Fe$ ), zinc (Zn), mercury is ( $Hg$ ), copper is ( $Cu$ ) and lead is ( $Pb$ ).

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Write symbols for the following metals: iron, zinc, mercury, copper, and lead.

Symbols:A chemical symbol is a representation of chemical elements using one or two letters.J.J. Berzelius, a scientist from Sweden, proposed the modern method of using symbols to represent elementsThe symbol of iron is (Fe), zinc (Zn), mercury is (Hg), copper is ( Cu) and lead is (Pb).