Question

What is the element with symbol $\mathrm{Au}$?

Answer 1

Identifying the element with atomic symbol 'Au':

• $\mathrm{Au}$ is the symbol of gold which comes from the Latin word aurum which means “gold”.
• The atomic number of $\mathrm{Au}$ (gold) is $79$ and it belongs to $d-$block of the periodic table.
• Gold is a transition metal and it is malleable and ductile of all the elements.
• In its pure form, it is unreactive metal.