answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The Periodic Table of the elements is based on Latin names. The Latin word for gold is "aurum."

User Avatar

Waldo Ledner

Lvl 13
2y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Because in the Latin language the name of the gold is aurum.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is the gold the symbol is Au?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp