Au
Gold
Element 79 · Transition metal · Period 6, Group 11
Solid · Discovered Ancient
Atomic Properties
| Atomic Number | 79 |
| Atomic Mass | 196.96657u |
| Electron Configuration | [Xe]6s1 4f14 5d10 |
| Electronegativity | 2.54Pauling |
| Atomic Radius | 166pm |
| Ionization Energy | 9.226eV |
| Electron Affinity | 2.309eV |
| Oxidation States | +3, +1 |
Physical Properties
| Standard State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 1337.33K |
| Boiling Point | 3129K |
| Density | 19.282g/cm³ |
| Group Block | Transition metal |
| Year Discovered | Ancient |