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Chapter 2: Problem 44

What are the symbols of the following nonmetals: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, sulfur, oxygen, phosphorus?

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The symbols for the given nonmetals are: Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Sulfur (S), Oxygen (O), and Phosphorus (P).

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01

Find Fluorine Symbol

Look for fluorine in the periodic table and find its chemical symbol. The symbol for fluorine is 'F'.
02

Find Chlorine Symbol

Look for chlorine in the periodic table and find its chemical symbol. The symbol for chlorine is 'Cl'.
03

Find Bromine Symbol

Look for bromine in the periodic table and find its chemical symbol. The symbol for bromine is 'Br'.
04

Find Sulfur Symbol

Look for sulfur in the periodic table and find its chemical symbol. The symbol for sulfur is 'S'.
05

Find Oxygen Symbol

Look for oxygen in the periodic table and find its chemical symbol. The symbol for oxygen is 'O'.
06

Find Phosphorus Symbol

Look for phosphorus in the periodic table and find its chemical symbol. The symbol for phosphorus is 'P'. The symbols of the given nonmetals are as follows: 1. Fluorine (F) 2. Chlorine (Cl) 3. Bromine (Br) 4. Sulfur (S) 5. Oxygen (O) 6. Phosphorus (P)

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