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Gold
GoldGold is a soft, yellow, dense and malleable transition metal from the periodic table. It is one of the most sought-after metals in the world due to its rarity and its many uses in jewelry, electronics, and finance. Gold is also used as a conductor in many electrical and electronic applications, as well as in dentistry and medicine.
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| Atomic number | 79 |
| Group | IB |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 196.96657 |
| Latin name | Aurum |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f14 5d10 6s |
| Oxidation state | -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 5 |