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Chemistry Synopsis: Symbol & Formulae Representation

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What is the significance of the formula CaCO3 in quantitative terms?

It represents the atomic weights of calcium, carbon, and oxygen

It represents 100 parts by weight of calcium carbonate (correct)

It represents one molecule of calcium carbonate

It represents the qualitative composition of calcium carbonate

Which of the following elements has a symbol that is not the first letter of its English name?

Sulphur

Carbon

Hydrogen

Phosphorus (correct)

What is the rule for writing symbols when two elements have names starting with the same letter?

A prominent letter from the element's name is added to the first letter

The first letter is capitalized and the second letter is in lowercase (correct)

The symbol is written in all lowercase letters

The second letter of the element's name is capitalized

What is the qualitative significance of the formula CaCO3?

It represents the elements present in calcium carbonate Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantitative significance of the formula CaCO3 in terms of elements?

40 parts by weight of calcium, 12 parts by weight of carbon, and 48 parts by weight of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the symbol 'Ca'?

It represents the short form of the element's English name Signup and view all the answers

What do the symbols for elements represent?

The short form of the element's English name Signup and view all the answers

Why are only capital letters used as symbols for elements?

To follow a universal convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using symbols for elements?

To shorten the element's English name Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantitative significance of the formula CaCO3 in terms of calcium?

40 parts by weight of calcium Signup and view all the answers