Chemical Symbol

A chemical symbol is a shorthand notation representing a chemical element, typically consisting of one or two letters. The first letter is always capitalized, while the second, if present, is lowercase. These symbols are used universally by scientists to quickly identify elements in chemical formulas and equations. For example, H stands for hydrogen, and O stands for oxygen. Chemical symbols help communicate complex chemical information efficiently and consistently across different languages and regions, serving as a universal language for understanding elements and their interactions in substances.