A) Molar mass gold ( Au) = 196.96 g/mol
1 mole Au ----------- 196.96 g
? moles Au ---------- 35.12 g
35.12 x 1 / 196.96
= 0.178 moles of Au
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b) 196.96 g --------------- 6.02x10²³ atoms
35.12 g ---------------- ( atoms ? )
35.12 x ( 6.02x10²³) / 196.96
2.114x10²⁵ / 196.96
= 1.07x10²³ atoms
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. It would be several gold atoms that will form <span>a metallic bond. It is the most logical choice since it is a metal while the others are nonmetal and a combination of metal and nonmetal. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>
<u><em>THEY ARE NOT AFFECTED BY EARTH`S ATMOSPHERE</em></u>
