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The Latin word for gold is aurum, the beginning of which is au, therefore the symbol from gold is au :) i actually had this question on a test today :P

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What is the name of the element whose symbol is Au?

The element with the symbol Au is gold.


Which element has the letters AU as its chemical symbol?

There is no element with the symbols ' AU'. 'A' is Not used. 'U' is Uranium . However, I think you mean 'Au '. (Aurum, which is the Latin name for Gold). NB When writing elemental symbols , Single letter symbols are ALWAYS a CAPITAL Letter. Double letter symbols are , first letter is a CAPITAL letter, and the second letter is small/lower case'. Since gold is a double letter symbol it is written as 'Au '. NOT 'AU'.


What is the element symbol of gold?

The element symbol for gold is Au.


From what word does the chemical symbol for gold come?

The Latin name for gold is aurum (glowing dawn). Thus, it has the symbol Au.


Gold what is its chemical symbol?

Au. Aurum is the Latin word for gold.


Is 'Au' the symbol for silver?

No, "Au" is not the symbol for silver. It instead is the symbol for gold whereas "Ag" is that for silver.


AU Is the spybol for what on the periodic table?

Yes, Au is the chemical symbol for gold on the periodic table.


What does AU mean in the periodic table?

AU is the chemical symbol for gold on the periodic table.


What is gold symbol for the element?

Gold is the chemical element with atomic number 79 and the symbol Au.The symbol derives from the Latin, aurum, meaning glow of sunrise.


What element is Au on the periodic table?

The only element which has the symbol Au is gold.


What is the atomic symbol of gold?

The atomic symbol for gold is Au and its atomic number is 79.


What is the chemical symbol for the element gold is either GA AU GD or AG?

There is no element with the given symbols. GA , AU, GD, or AG. Ga is Gallium Au is Aurum (Gold) Gd ; Gadolinium Ag ; Argentum (Silver). NB Note how the elemental symbols are written !!!!!!