Gold (symbol Au) is element number 79 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 196.97, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 6 and group 11 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 1. The short electron configuration of Gold is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s¹. Known uses of Gold include Jewelry, Electronics and Coins.
The electron configuration of Gold (Au), with 79 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 6) is highlighted:
Distribution of 79 electrons of Gold across shells K to P:
The transition metals are the d-block elements: usually good conductors of heat and electricity, with several oxidation states, and they form colourful compounds and important catalysts.
The atomic number of Gold (Au) is 79; that is, every atom of it has 79 protons.
The electron configuration of Gold (Au) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 6s¹; in short form it is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s¹, and its last shell is 6s¹.
The chemical symbol of Gold is Au.
Gold is located in period 6 and group 11 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.
The atomic mass of Gold is about 196.97 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Gold under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Gold include Jewelry, Electronics and Coins.
Gold has been known to humans since prehistoric times and has no single discoverer.
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