SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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The symbol of gold is ____
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Go
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Au
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Gd
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A
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gold is element 79 and its symbol is Au. Though the name is Anglo Saxon, gold originated from the Latin Aurum, or shining dawn, and previously from the Greek. It’s abundance in the earth’s crust is 0.004 ppm. 100% of gold found naturally is isotope Au-197.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hg is used for the element mercury. Au for gold. Ag for silver. Sn for tin. Pb for lead.
Detailed explanation-3: -Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. Classified as a transition metal, Silver is a solid at room temperature.
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