Gold

Discovery:Unknown exactly but can be traced back to about 6000BCE in the Middle East

GOLD

Origin: Old English word geolo (yellow) Symbol Origin: Latin word aurum (gold)

Number of Protons/Electrons: 79 Number of Neutrons: 118

3 Physical Properties: 1.) It is a soft metal2.) Gold is the most malleable of the metals and is very ductile, which means it can be made into wires easily. 3.) It has a yellowish gold color and is shiny

It is Naturally Occurring

Largest Deposit: Grasberg Mine in Papua, Indonesia with and estimated 106,231,000 Oz of Gold.

Uses of Gold:1.)Jewelry2.)Finances and Investing3.) Computers and electronics