Au by Sam

Discovery

203024 — 2015-09-08 18:51:53 UTC

Gold was discovered in the Middle East a little before 6000 BCE https://goo.gl/xtqv7p

Name

203024 — 2015-09-16 19:51:24 UTC

Gold gets it's name from the Germanic word "Gulba". An old english word called "Geolu" which means yellow.

https://goo.gl/RuOzbu

Element Symbol

203024 — 2015-09-16 19:58:28 UTC

The symbol for gold is Au, the atomic number is 79, and the atomic mass is 196.97

https://goo.gl/3IVXg0

Characteristics

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* Excellent conductor of heat and electricity

* Soft metal

* Yellow glow

* Very Malleable

https://goo.gl/s1sGJX

Uses of gold

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gold leaf was used in the 1500's to fill cavities. Gold is also used in most electronic devices because of its amazing conducting abilities. Lastly gold was used to heal ulcers and other sores in ancient china.

http://goo.gl/16Q3W8

Interesting facts

203024 — 2015-09-16 20:13:49 UTC

https://goo.gl/h9Iuv8

Where is gold found?

203024 — 2015-09-16 20:15:53 UTC

A lot of gold deposits are mostly found in north and central america. Such as Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.

https://goo.gl/yswPs3

Gold Video

203024 — 2015-09-16 20:19:18 UTC

Inside the Bullion Vault