Symbols of elements are used to denote the chemical element and are usually one or two letters from the Latin alphabet. They are used to easily identify and distinguish elements from one another and can be used to indicate the number of protons and electrons in an element’s atomic structure. By knowing the symbol of an element, one can determine its properties such as its atomic mass, melting and boiling points, electro negativit , and more.
- Hydrogen: H
- Oxygen: O
- Carbon: C
- Nitrogen: N
- Sodium: Na
- Potassium: K
- Magnesium: Mg
- Iron: Fe
- Calcium: Ca
- Chlorine: Cl