Question

Is pure gold an molecule,atom or a compound​

Answer 1

Well Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79, making it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. In a pure form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal.

Answer 2

Answer: Pure gold isn't a atom, molecule or a compound because the atoms of gold are strong enough by itself.

Explanation:The symbol of gold is (AU), Gold is the 79th element to be discovered. A pure chuck of gold by itself is originated from the Latin Aurum, or shining dawn, and previously from the Greek. It's abundance in the earth's crust is 0.004 ppm.

Atomic Mass: 196.96657u

Electron Configuration: 6s14f145d10

Oxidation States: +3, +1

Gold is a solid pure metal.

not a compound because compounds are mixtures of elements.

The atoms make up the molecules of gold so it can't be a atom or molecule by itself.