Gold

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Symbol:

Au

Atomic Number

79

Average Atomic Mass

197

Number of Protons

79

Number of Electrons

79

Electron configuration

[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1

Melting Point

1,064 Degrees C

Boiling Point

2,700 Degrees C

Normal Phase at 25 degrees C

Solid

Location on Periodic Tabe

Group 11 and Period 6

Origin Of Elements Name

Came from the word aurum which means glowing dawn.

Who Discovered It

James W. Marshal in 1848

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Five Fun Facts

1. Gold is extremely ductile
2. The first coin was Gold
3. Gold is less chemically reactive than most metals
4. Gold is really dense
5. Elecronics contain a little bit of Gold

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