79
Au
Gold
Gold
Gold (Au)
Transition Metals · Solid · Period 6 · Group 11
Element Properties
- Atomic Number
- 79
- Symbol
- Au
- Atomic Mass
- 196.9666
- Category
- Transition Metals
- Standard State
- Solid
- Period
- 6
- Group
- 11
- Electronegativity
- 2.54
- Atomic Radius
- 166
- Ionization Energy
- 9.23
- Electron Affinity
- 2.31
- Oxidation States
- +3, +1
- Melting Point
- 1337.33 K (1064.18 °C)
- Boiling Point
- 3129 K (2855.85 °C)
- Density
- 19.282
- Electron Configuration
- [Xe]6s1 4f14 5d10
- Year Discovered
- Ancient
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Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Gold?
The atomic number of Gold is 79, which equals the number of protons in its nucleus.
What is the atomic mass of Gold?
The atomic mass of Gold is approximately 196.9666 u (one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom).
What is the electron configuration of Gold?
The electron configuration of Gold is [Xe]6s1 4f14 5d10.
Where is Gold in the periodic table?
Gold is located in period 6, group 11.
When was Gold discovered?
Gold has been known since antiquity.