| Origin of Name |
From the Old English word geolo, meaning yellow |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
Known to the ancients, circa 3,000 B.C. |
| Discovered by |
Unknown |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is found in copper ores and from the curst of the earth.
- It is the most malleable and ductile metal.
- Indians believe that a wedding without gold isn't a wedding.
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| Common Uses |
- A radioactive isotope of gold (gold-198) is used for treating cancer.
- Gold sodium thiosulfate (AuNa3O6S4) is used to treat arthritis.
- Chloroauric acid (HAuCl4) is used to preserve photographs.
- Jewelry
- Coins
- Electronics
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