Can’t crack “Au on the periodic table” in Cookie Jam? Check the answer here

We’ve already celebrated summer and featured 4th of July-themed Buzzwords in Cookie Jam, so now it’s time to get back to the basics. This weekend’s hints will cover a variety of topics, and we’re starting with something we all should remember from school but may have forgotten over time. Here’s a little help with the clue “Au on the periodic table” to get you back into the game.

Answer to “Au on the periodic table” in Cookie Jam

I was pretty good at chemistry, so the periodic table has been living in my head rent-free. Here’s the answer you’re looking for:

1. Au on the periodic table – Gold

The symbol Au for gold on the periodic table comes from its Latin name, aurum, which means “shining dawn” or simply “gold.” Many chemical symbols are based on Latin (or Greek) names, especially for elements that have been known since ancient times.

Gold has been known and used by humans since the dawn of civilization, long before the modern periodic table was even created. In fact, gold is one of the oldest known metals, used for thousands of years in jewelry, coins, and art.

When Dmitri Mendeleev developed the first version of the periodic table in 1869, gold was already a well-known element and was included from the start. The Au symbol was already widely recognized in scientific circles at that time.

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February 26, 2014

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