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Au

Gold

Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It has a standard atomic weight of 196.97, sits in period 6 and group 11, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolAu
Atomic number79
Standard atomic weight196.97
CategoryTransition metal
Group11
Period6
Electron configuration[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 196.97 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 11

Atomic weights are the IUPAC 2021 standard values, abridged to the conventional five significant figures. Group, period, category and electron configuration are derived from the atomic number rather than stored, so they cannot drift out of step with it.