Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which symbol denotes gold?

  1. Ag

  2. Au

  3. Pb

  4. Sn
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Au is the chemical symbol for gold, derived from the Latin word 'aurum'. The other options are: Ag (silver), Pb (lead), and Sn (tin). Chemical symbols are standardized internationally and come from either Latin names or English names.

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