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describe the physical properties of gold
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gold is a chemical element with the symbol au, and an atomic number of 79. it is a soft, shiny, yellow metal and is malleable, ductile, and an excellent conductor of electricity. gold is often thought to be one of the most inert of all metals due to its resistance to corrosion and chemical reactions. it has a melting point of 1,064.18 °c and a boiling point of 2,808 °c.
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