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What is meant by an atomic symbol? Write the atomic symbols of chlorine and copper.


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Atomic symbol:

  • The chemical 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:

  • Cl is the chemical symbol for the element Chlorine.
  • Cu is the chemical symbol for the element Copper.

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