Wanted Gold
Au 79
What is Gold wanted for
Gold is a valuable element and it use to show wealth and power. The Spanish mainly went to South America for Gold. People use to say Gold was a product from god. Gold is highly dangerous and be careful when approaching.
First arresting officer
Gold was prehistoric and found around 3000 B.C. Gold is known to be one of the first metals to work. The original name for Gold was "Anglo-Saylon" comes from Latin "aurum" which means Gold. Gold is highly dangerous everyone wants it and if you find it the Spanish will come for you.
Structure
Gold has 79 protons and 79 electrons.
Gold does not have 79 neutrons but 118 neutrons.
Known Associates
Gold is one of the least reactive chemical elements and is solid under most standard conditions. Gold can be dissolved by Aqua Regia, Anion, Cyanide, Alkaline. Gold is unreactive to most acids but is reactive to selenic acid when hot and concentrated. Gold dissolves in mercury at room temperature to create an amalgam.
Ways Gold is used
Gold is can be used in furniture, jewelry and money. Gold has many uses but people invest their money in Gold and artifacts that have Gold in it. Gold is used in medicines and even for tooth crowns.
Description
Gold is a metallic yellowish color. Gold is found as flakes, nuggets, particles and even dust.
Where to find it
Gold can be found in rocks, streams, veins and even alluvial deposits. Gold is alloyed with other solid solutions such as silver, copper and palladium.
Last seen
Golds atomic number is 79 because it is pure and natural which puts it higher on the table. Gold is group 11 and d-block. Gold is period 6 and the symbol for gold is "Au".
Golds producers
The United States is one of the highest Gold producers in the world. China, Australia, Russia and Canada are also some of the top Gold producers in the world. Gold was first found around the Middle East.
physical properties
Melting point: 10641.18C, 1947.52F
Boiling point: 2836C
Density 19.3g
Electron Configuration: [xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1
Thanks to
Knapp, Brian J. Copper, Silver and Gold. Henley-on-Thames: Atlantic Europe, 1996. Print.