everyday science MCQ #49437

Which element has the atomic number 79?

everyday science MCQ #49437

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which element has the atomic number 79?

    • A) Gold
    • B) Lead
    • C) Silver
    • D) Platinum

    Answer: Gold

    Explanation: Gold (Au) has atomic number 79, meaning it has 79 protons. Its chemical symbol Au comes from the Latin word "aurum." Lead has atomic number 82, silver 47, and platinum 78.