Gold


 * Element Name:** Gold


 * Element Symbol:** Au


 * Atomic Mass:** 179


 * Atomic Number:** 79[[image:Gold.png width="288" height="384" align="right"]]


 * Protons:** 79


 * Electrons:** 79


 * Discovery:** Known since ancient times


 * How was it named:** From the latin aurum "Gold" originally "shining down


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting point:** 1064°C


 * Boiling point:** 2856°C


 * Characteristics :**
 * dense
 * soft,shiny
 * most malleable pure metal
 * bright yellow color.


 * Uses:** Coins, jewelry, dentistry, electronics


 * Interesting facts:** A total of 165,000 tons of Gold have been mined in history as of 2009. Gold is thought to have been formed from a supernova nucleo-synthesis process.

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