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    Au

    Gold

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 79 • Atomic Mass: 196.9700 u • Period: 6 • Group: 11

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s¹ 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.54
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    Overview

    Gold is the chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Au
    • Atomic Number:79
    • Atomic Mass:196.9700 u
    • Group:11
    • Period:6
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.54 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Only metal that is yellow in color

    Fun Fact #2

    Most malleable and ductile pure metal

    Common Uses

    • Jewelry
    • Electronics
    • Currency