Question

What is the chemical symbol of Gold?
1. Gd
2. Ge
3. Ag
4. Au

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Au

The correct answer is Au.

• ​The Latin name of gold is Aurum.
• The chemical symbol of gold is Au. 
• It is derived from the first two letters of the word aurum. The atomic number of gold is 79.
• Ge is the chemical symbol of Germanium. The atomic number of germanium is 32.
• Gd is the chemical symbol of Gadolinium. The atomic number of gadolinium is 64.
• Ag is the chemical symbol of Silver. Ag stands for Agrentum that is the Latin name for silver. The atomic number of silver is 47. 

 

• Chemical symbols are representations of elements that are mentioned in the periodic table.
• These symbols are a single letter or a combination of two letters derived from the English or Latin names of the elements.

• These chemical symbols make it easier to organize and understand the periodic table.

 

• John Dalton, an English chemist was the first person to represent the chemical elements by using certain symbols.
• Thomas Thomson, a Scottish chemist was the first to propose the usage of letters as symbols for chemical elements.