#79
Au
Gold
196.966569 u

Gold

Transition Metal
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Properties

Symbol Au
Atomic Number 79
Atomic Mass 196.966569
Protons 79
Neutrons 118
Electrons 79
Type Transition Metal
Isotopes Gold-197
Discovery Year Unknown
Discovered By Unknown
Group 11
Period 6
Boiling Point 5170°F
Melting Point 1947°F
Electron Configuration [Xe] 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰
Density (g/cm³) 19.32
Crystal Structure Cubic
Magnetism Diamagnetic
Abundance in Earth's Crust 0.004%
Phase at Room Temperature Solid
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