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Chemical symbols are useful to concisely represent the elements present in a substance. the letters usually come from the name of what?

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asked Dec 30, 2024 in Science by NicholKetcha (330 points)

Chemical symbols are useful to concisely represent the elements present in a substance. the letters usually come from the name of what?

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answered Dec 30, 2024 by WilburPeters (630 points)

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Chemical symbols are useful to concisely represent the elements present in a substance. The letters usually come from the name of the element.

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