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What is the element with symbol Au?


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Identifying the element with atomic symbol 'Au':

  • Au is the symbol of gold which comes from the Latin word aurum which means “gold”.
  • The atomic number of 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.

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