First 20 elements of the periodic table: This article provides a comprehensive list of the first 20 elements in the periodic table along with their atomic numbers and symbols.

There are actually a few things that help explain the dissonance between elements’ names and their symbols, says Sam Kean, author of The Disappearing Spoon and occasional Mental_Floss contributor.

Symbols Elements are represented by letters from the alphabet. These letters are also known as symbols.

The chemical names and symbols of four new elements have been officially announced. Three of them honor the places their discoverers call home, and the fourth recognizes Russian scientist Yuri ...