| Definition | from 'geolo' or yellow, Au from 'aurum'. most malleable and ductile metal with enormous commercial value. |
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| Discovery | ancient |
| Uses | jewelries, dental works |
| Group of Elements | Late Transition metals(Solid) |
| Atomic Weight | 196.96657 |
| Oxidation State | +1,3 |
| Melting Point | 1064 |
| Boiling Point | 3080 |
| Density | 19.32 g/cm3 |
| Electronegativity | 2.4s |