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Gold occurs as the element in nature and so was discovered in prehistoric times. The symbol Au comes from the latin word for gold - Aurum, which intern is named after Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn. The word 'gold' itself is anglo-saxon in origin.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoGold is to be found as a pure metal in the ground, thus it has been known since prehistoric times and is likely the first metal used by humans, valued for ornamentation and rituals. Thus it is not possible to provide discovery details for this element.
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∙ 7y agoIt was discovered in pre-history. Royal graves in Ur (modern Iraq), from before 2000 BC, contain objects made of Au.
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∙ 15y agoAurum, which is latin for gold.
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What is the name and symbol for element 79?
_The 79th element on the periodic table is Gold, Au
What is the element Au symbol?
gold I believe you are talking about the element Gold. It comes from the Latin name of gold which is aurum.
Is gold an element or compound?
Yes, gold is an element.Yes It is-see AU on table
What element does gold belong to?
Gold is its own element. Symbol: Au
What is bock au?
It is some type of Beer. AU is the chemical symbol for the element- Gold!
What element is Au on the periodic table?
The only element which has the symbol Au is gold.
What is the name and symbol for element 79?
_The 79th element on the periodic table is Gold, Au
What element does Au stand for on the periodic chart?
The element AU on the periodic chart stands for gold.
Where did pain au chocolat originate?
pain au chocolat originated in Vienna.
What percentage of gold is in Au?
Au is the atomic symbol for the element Gold. Au is technically 100% gold, because Au only stands for gold, and no other element.
What is the element Au symbol?
gold I believe you are talking about the element Gold. It comes from the Latin name of gold which is aurum.
Is gold an element or compound?
Yes, gold is an element.Yes It is-see AU on table
Is element Au a metal?
Au is gold. Gold is a metal.
What is the name of the element whose symbol is Au?
Gold = Au
Is au pure gold?
Au is the chemical symbol for the element gold.
What does the element symbol Au mean?
Au is the element symbol for gold, from the Latin name, which is aurum.
What elements are in gold?
Gold is an element itself, with the symbol Au on the periodic table of elements.
