Gold


 * Element Name:** Gold


 * Element Symbol:** Au

**Atomic Mass**. 197

**Atomic Number:** 79

**Protons:** 79

**Electrons:** 79

**How It Was Named:** It was named by the Latin word auruinu.

**State Of Mater:** Solid

**Melting Point:** 1065°C

**Boiling Point:** 2856°C

**Characteristics:** It has no smell. It is rough when it comes out of the ground. It is very expensive. It is the color of gold.

**Use Of Element:** Jewelry, interments, rocket ships, medicines, statues.

**Interesting Facts:** It is used in medicine. It is also used in rocket ships to help keep away some of the suns heat.

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