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In summary, the symbols in the attachment represent chemical elements and were created by chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius in the early 19th century. They are used instead of the full element name for easier and more efficient writing of chemical equations and formulas. There are currently 118 known elements with unique symbols represented by one or two letters, and these symbols are used internationally and recognized by scientists worldwide.
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What is the name of this symbols.
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ismat143 said:
What is the name of this symbols.
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1,2,4 are switches. 3 is a capacitor in series with another component. Resistors are sometimes drawn as rectangles like that.

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The symbol in the attachment appears to be a mathematical symbol known as the "infinity" symbol, often represented by the symbol ∞. It represents the concept of something without an end or infinite. It is commonly used in mathematics, physics, and other scientific fields to represent concepts such as unboundedness, limitlessness, and infinity.
 

1. What do the symbols in the attachment represent?

The symbols in the attachment represent chemical elements. Each symbol is a unique abbreviation for a specific element on the periodic table.

2. How were these symbols created?

The symbols were created by chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius in the early 19th century. He used the first letter or first two letters of each element's name to create the symbol. Some symbols are derived from the Latin names of elements.

3. Why are these symbols used instead of the full element name?

Using symbols for elements makes it easier and more efficient to write chemical equations and formulas. It also helps to save space and avoid confusion between similar element names.

4. How many elements are represented by these symbols?

Currently, there are 118 known elements on the periodic table. All of these elements have a unique symbol represented by one or two letters.

5. Are these symbols used internationally?

Yes, these symbols are used internationally and are recognized by scientists all over the world. They follow the same naming convention and are used in all scientific literature and communication.

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