Periodic Table of the Elements: Gold
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| Atomic Number: | 79 |
| Atomic Symbol: | Au |
| Goldgold, metallic chemical element; symbol Au [Lat. aurum=shining dawn]; at. no. 79; at. wt. 196.96657; m.p. 1,064.43°C;; b.p. 2,808°C;; sp. gr. 19.32 at 20°C;; valence +1 or +3. ..... Click the link for more information. | |
| Atomic Weight: | 196.96657 |
| Electron Configuration: | 2 · 8 · 18 32 · 18 · 1 |