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Element Symbol

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

An element symbol is a one or two-letter code used to represent a chemical element. It's usually derived from either current English name or Latin name of an element.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Mass Spectra of Elements

Unit 1

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