Gold (Au)
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The shiniest element of all
- Gold has 79 protons, 118 neurons and 47 electrons.
- Gold boils at 2000 degrees Celsius.
- Gold freezes at 1062 degrees Celsius.
- Gold has 7 different isotopes.
- Gold is usually nonreactive.
- A few common gold compounds are auric chloride (AuCl3) and chlorauric acid (HAuCl4).
- Gold is used in bullion and jewelry, glass and electronics. Jewelry consumes around 75% of all gold produced.
- Gold is usually found in mines.
Common Gold Compounds
Auric Chloride (AuCl3)
Auric Chloride is commonly known as Gold Chloride.
Chlorauric Acid (HAuCl4)
Chlorauric Acid is produced by dissolving gold in aqua regia followed by careful evaporation of the aqua regia.
Aqua Regia
Aqua Regia is a solution of one part nitric acid to three parts hydrochloric acid.
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