Element discovery

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The name of the element I received is called gold also known as the symbol “Au”, and has the atomic number of 79.

Gold has 79 protons and electrons and has 118 neutrons. It is a transition metal.

Theres is no clear cut answer to who discovered gold and how but it has been around since the Chalcolithic or Bronze Age.

78% of gold is used for jewellery because it is a beautiful and durable metal. Gold is also used for finances and investing since it is rare to find a high key valued.

Gold is the only metal that is yellow without being oxidized or reacted with any other chemicals. Also the symbol “Au” comes from the Latin word “aurum” which means “shining dawn” or glow of sunrise because it is a beautiful shiny yellow.

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