Gold is a specific chemical substance symbolized on the periodic table of chemical elements as Au with an atomic number of 79. Physical and chemical properties of gold can change depending on its present phase of matter (solid, liquid). Some of its properties include:
- Metallic yellow (in its pure state);
- Malleable;
- Ductile;
- Soft;
- Shiny;
- Oxidized states of -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
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