GOLD/AU

FACTS

• Symbol=Au
• Atomic mass=196.967
• Atomic No. 79
• No. Protons 79
• No. Neutrons 79
• No. Electrons 79
• Melting point 1,064'c
• Boiling point 2,700'c
• Room temp solid
• Trans metal

FACTS

• Au comes from the Latin word aurum witch means shining dawn
• Found in approximately 3000bc
• Found by ?

HOW DID THE ELEMENT GET IT'S NAME

• Au comes from the Latin word aurum which means "shining dawn"
• The color of gold is metallic gold
• Gold is malleable and conducts well
• Au's density is 19.30 in grams cubed

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