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Ch. 2 Chemistry Comes Alive
Hoehn - Marieb Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 12

Provide the atomic symbol for each of the following elements:
a. Calcium
b. Carbon
c. Hydrogen
d. Iron

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Recall that the atomic symbol of an element is a one- or two-letter abbreviation derived from its English or Latin name, with the first letter always capitalized and the second letter lowercase if present.
For Calcium, identify its atomic symbol by considering its name and common usage in the periodic table.
For Carbon, determine the atomic symbol by recognizing its standard abbreviation used universally in chemistry and biology.
For Hydrogen, find the atomic symbol by recalling the simplest and most abundant element's standard notation.
For Iron, note that its atomic symbol is derived from its Latin name 'Ferrum,' which differs from its English name.

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