As proposed by Dalton, which of the following symbol represents phosphorus ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D. ✓
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation
John Dalton used specific symbols for elements. Phosphorus was represented by a circle with a tripodal line (similar to a Mercedes-Benz logo, closely resembling Ө in standard text symbols), while Sulfur was a cross inside a circle (⊕).
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