What is the element gold?
Gold with the chemical symbol Au is one of the chemical elements with atomic number 79 in group 11 and period 6 of the periodic table. This metal is one of the elements of intermediary metals and valuable metals that can be found freely in nature. Gold in its pure form has a reddish-yellow color and is physically soft, malleable and malleable, and is one of the most widely used metals in the jewelry industry.