Question

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Au

The correct answer is Au.

Concept:

• 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.

 

Explanation:

• ​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.
• Fe is the chemical symbol of Iron. Fe stands for Ferrum that is the Latin name for iron. The atomic number of iron is 26.
• 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 iron is 47.

 

• 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.