Gold
Transition metal| Atomic number | 79 |
|---|---|
| Category | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 196.97 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s¹ |
| Oxidation states | +1, +3 |
| Electronegativity | 2.54 |
| Melting point | 1,064.2 °C |
| Boiling point | 2,856 °C |
| Density | 19.3 g/cm³ |
| Crystal structure | Face-centred cubic |
| Group | 11 |
| Period | 6 |
| Block | d |
| Crustal abundance | 0.004 ppm |