What element has 79 protons?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which chemical element corresponds to having 79 protons in its atomic nucleus. Each element on the periodic table is defined by its number of protons, known as the atomic number. In this case, the element with 79 protons is gold.

More Information

Gold is represented by the symbol 'Au' and is known for its significant historical and economic importance. Au comes from the Latin word 'Aurum.'

Sources

• Elements: Defined by Their Number of Protons - chem.libretexts.org
• Gold - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table - rsc.org
• Gold - Periodic Table - Hobart School - hobart.k12.in.us