Each element has a name and _______

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) a unique chemical symbol.
· Each element in the periodic table is assigned a unique chemical symbol, which is a one- or two-letter abbreviation of its name.
· These symbols are standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
· For example, the chemical symbol for hydrogen is H, for carbon is C, and for sodium is Na (from its Latin name 'Natrium').
Information Booster:
· Unique colour: Elements do not have unique colours; their colours can vary based on their state and compound forms.
· Unique shape: Elements do not possess unique shapes; their physical forms can differ (e.g., crystalline structures).
· Unique physical symbol: There is no concept of a unique physical symbol for elements in chemistry.