What is Gold?

Gold, the seventy-ninth element on the periodic table, is a radiant, yellow transition metal. It's the ultimate symbol of wealth and durability.

Atomic Number: 79

Symbol: Au

Atomic Mass: 196.97 u

Category: Transition Metal

State at Room Temperature: Solid

Discovered By: Known since antiquity

⚛️ Atomic Structure of Gold

Gold has seventy-nine protons, one hundred eighteen neutrons (in its most common isotope, Gold-197), and seventy-nine electrons, with eleven in its outer shell.

💡 Did you know? Gold is so malleable you can hammer it into a sheet just atoms thick!

🔬 Gold Properties

Gold is soft, malleable, and corrosion-resistant. It melts at 1064°C (1947°F), conducts electricity well, and gleams forever.

🧪 How Was Gold Discovered?

Gold has been known since antiquity, treasured by civilizations like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. Its name comes from the Old English "geolu" (yellow), and its symbol "Au" from Latin "aurum" (shining dawn).

⚡ Uses of Gold

💡 Fun Facts About Gold

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

Gold is stable and non-toxic in solid form. Fine dust may irritate; handle with gloves, avoid inhalation, and store securely.

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