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What is the chemical symbol of gold?

  1. Au

  2. Al

  3. He

  4. H
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Explanation

Gold's chemical symbol Au comes from its Latin name 'Aurum'. Chemical symbols often derive from Latin names rather than English names. Al is aluminum, He is helium, and H is hydrogen. The symbol Au is universally recognized in chemistry and the periodic table.

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