The basic elements and symbols in chemistry are :
You think probable to chemical symbols of elements, chemical formulas, etc.
An atom is the basic particle of an element. Atoms are considered to be the foundation of chemistry.
Chemical symbols are derived from Latin words for the chemicals.
No single scientist has devised the symbols of the elements. An organization called the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has determined the symbols of the elements on the Periodic Table.
They are represented by their 1 or 2 character symbols, as agreed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
A compound's name is generally based on the elements invoved. The process of naming them is taught in basic chemistry.
Isaac Asimov has written lots of informative books about chemistry, which I recommend. In addition, become familiar with the elements and their symbols. You should know that gold is Au, mercury is Hg, Potassium is K, and so forth (as you can see, the symbols are not always derived from the English name!). Familiarize yourself with the periodic table of the elements. That is the foundation of chemistry.
Without definite chemical symbols it is impossible to work in chemistry. Also, without symbols, definitions, rules, standardized terminology the human knowledge in all the fields is incoherent or impossible.
The names and the symbols of the chemical elements are approved by IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) following a set of rules.
Traité Élémentaire de Chimie, Elements of Chemistry, in a New Systematic Order: Containing All the Modern Discoveries, The Development of Chemistry, 1789-1914: Elements of chemistry
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All the elements listed on periodic table has symbols for them.There are total 118 elements in periodic table.