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Gold
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Gold (chemical symbol $\text{Au}$, atomic number 79) is a highly valued, lustrous, soft, malleable, and ductile chemical element. It is a transition metal that belongs to Group 11 of the periodic table. Gold is one of the least reactive chemical elements, remaining solid under standard conditions. Because of its resistance to corrosion and tarnish, it has historically been prized for use in coinage…