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Gold

Gold. By: Steven Sheaffer. Information. Name: Gold Atomic Symbol: Au Atomic Number: 79 Atomic Mass: 196.97 Group #: 11 Period #: 6. Picture. Comes in many ways . The Atom. Protons: 79 Electrons: 79 Neutrons: 118. Physical Properties. Melting Point: 1948.5 degrees

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Gold

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  1. Gold By: Steven Sheaffer

  2. Information • Name: Gold • Atomic Symbol: Au • Atomic Number: 79 • Atomic Mass: 196.97 • Group #: 11 • Period #: 6

  3. Picture Comes in manyways.

  4. The Atom • Protons: 79 • Electrons: 79 • Neutrons: 118

  5. Physical Properties • Melting Point: 1948.5 degrees • Density: 19.3 gm/cm cubed • Gold is soft, yellow, and shiny

  6. Chemical Properties • Gold is a noble metal because it resists reacting with stuff. • Gold is chemically inactive. • Gold is not a highly reactive element.

  7. Uses • Since gold has so much resistance to corrosion, it is used in a lot of electronics. • Gold is used to shied spacecrafts because it has a lot of reflective powers. • Gold is also an ancient metal for wealth.

  8. History • Gold was first found as gold nuggets. • Gold was first discovered in 6000 BC. • People first used gold for money and they often sold it to people. • Gold is very expensive and was very hard to find.

  9. Interesting Facts • Gold is so rare that the world pours more steel in an hour than it poured gold since the start of recorded history • Gold has been found in every country in the world. • Gold can conduct heat and electricity and it can never rust.

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