Gold


 * Element Name**: Gold


 * Element Symbol:** Au


 * Atomic Mass**: 197[[image:gold_manuel.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Numbe**r: 79


 * Protons**: 79


 * Electrons**: 79


 * Discovery**: Discovered in 3,000BC by the Egyptians.


 * How It Was Named**: Named By Egyptians.


 * State Of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 1064°C


 * Boiling Point**: 2856°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * Gold Colored
 * Malleable
 * Gold-198 is radioactive


 * Use Of Element**:
 * Coinage
 * Jewelry
 * Dental Works
 * Plating
 * Decoration


 * Interesting Facts**:
 * Unaffected by air and most reagents. 2/3 of the worlds Gold supply comes from Africa.

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