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Which chemical symbol represents an element?
O H2O
O C20
O H₂CO3
O CO

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Answer:

C20

Step-by-step explanation:

Element is a pure substance which is composed of atoms of similar elements. It can not be decomposed into simpler constituents using chemical reactions. Example: Carbon

Compound is a pure substance which is made from atoms of different elements combined together in a fixed ratio by mass. It can be decomposed into simpler constituents using chemical reactions.

Example: Carbon monoxide.

Thus chemical symbol represents an element is C20

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