Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology What is the chemical symbol of gold? Ag Sb Au Gd Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Gold's chemical symbol Au comes from the Latin word 'aurum' meaning gold. Silver is Ag (from 'argentum'), Antimony is Sb (from 'stibium'), and Gadolinium is Gd. Au is the universally accepted symbol in chemistry.