Gold (Precious Metals) trivia
Gold (Precious Metals) Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Question 1
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Gold's symbol comes from the Latin name aurum.
Question 2
What does a gold item's karat rating measure?
Karat measures the share of gold in an alloy; 24-karat gold is essentially pure gold.
Question 3
What property lets gold be hammered into thin sheets?
Malleability lets gold flatten under pressure; ductility instead describes drawing a metal into wire.
Question 4
Why does gold settle during panning?
Gold is much denser than common sediment, so water carries lighter particles away while gold remains low in the pan.