Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the atomic symbol for Gold?

The correct answer is: Au

The atomic symbol for gold is Au. This is because the symbol for an element represents its atomic symbol, which is based on the element's name. Gold's atomic symbol is derived from its Latin name, "aurum." The other options, Fe, Si, and Hg, do not correspond to the name or atomic symbol of gold. Fe is the atomic symbol for iron, Si is the atomic symbol for silicon, and Hg is the atomic symbol for mercury. These elements are all different from gold and have their own unique atomic symbols. Therefore, A (Au) is the only correct answer for the atomic symbol of gold.