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

Answer:

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.