Au

GOLD

Definition from 'geolo' or yellow, Au from 'aurum'. most malleable and ductile metal with enormous commercial value.

Discovery ancient

Uses jewelries, dental works

Group of Elements Late Transition metals(Solid)

Atomic Weight 196.96657

Oxidation State +1,3

Melting Point 1064

Boiling Point 3080

Density 19.32 g/cm3

Electronegativity 2.4s