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What kind of chemical investigation might distinguish between gold and fools gold?
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∙ 13y ago
The simplest test is physical: hit it with a hammer, if it flattens it is gold, if it shatters it is fools gold.
But you wanted a chemical test. Try pouring a strong acid over it, if nothing happens it is gold, if it smells of rotten eggs it is fools gold.
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What is fools gold chemical formula?
FeS2
The scientific name for fools gold?
Fools Gold is actually 'Iron Pyrites' , sometimes just called 'pyrities'. Is it crystals of Iron sulphide. The chemical formul;a is FeS2 ( Iron(II)disulphide). Its appearance is slightly angular crystalline substance. The colour of fools gold is a slightly cooler yellow to natural gold.
What is the chemical formula and the scientific name for fools gold?
Chemica,l formula is FeS2 The chemical name is Iron(II)disulphide.
What is the difference between fools gold and gold?
If you rub fools gold on a wet towel you would see black if you rub gold on a towel you get gold. Also, if you bite on it, fools gold will break. Real gold won't. Additonlly, they are two differnt elements. Fool's gold just looks like gold.
Is there any gold in fools gold?
There is no real gold in fools gold.
What is fools gold chemical formula?
FeS2
How can you tell fools gold from gold by using a chemical reaction?
With magnets.
What is the different between a zombie and a fool?
Fools are fools of their own accord, zombies cannot help it.
What compound is in fools gold?
Iron and Sulfur... the chemical formula is: Iron Disulfide FeS2
How do i kniow it is real gold?
Real Gold is hard to distinguish from its fake counterpart, unless you are very perceptive. Real gold can only be determined under a magnification lens, and or with chemical tests. Real gold, sometimes, looks more dull and less "beautiful" than fools gold. BUT this isn't always the case.
Speech on love is misunderstanding between two fools?
Not true;
How do scientist determine the different between gold and fools gold?
by the the difference between their density
The scientific name for fools gold?
Fools Gold is actually 'Iron Pyrites' , sometimes just called 'pyrities'. Is it crystals of Iron sulphide. The chemical formul;a is FeS2 ( Iron(II)disulphide). Its appearance is slightly angular crystalline substance. The colour of fools gold is a slightly cooler yellow to natural gold.
What is the chemical formula and the scientific name for fools gold?
Chemica,l formula is FeS2 The chemical name is Iron(II)disulphide.
What is the difference between nefertari and Nefertiti?
fools ask such stupid questions
What is the chemical name for fool's gold?
Fools gold is commonly known as Iron Pyrite which is Iron Disulfide - FeS2.
How do you distinguish gold from fools gold?
Gold is a heavy ductile metal and gold is an Element. Fools gold is actually Iron Pyrite and is brittle and light compared to gold. Gold has a specific gravity around 19 while fools gold (iron pyrite) has a specific gravity of 4.95 to 5.10. Fools gold is harder than gold. The hardness of Fools gold is 6 to 6.5 while Gold is softer and has a hardness of 2.5 on the Moh's scale of hardness. When hammered gold will flatten while other yellow minerals break Fools Gold (Iron Pyrite) is a sulfide of iron,with a metallic appearance and occurs either as distinct cubical crystals or in massive crystalline forms.Pyrite is slightly harder than steel and cannot be scratched with a knife while gold is much softer than steel and can easily be scratched with a knife. Pyrite emits sulfur when heated...gold does not. There are many differences between Fools Gold and Gold, that is why "fools gold" got its name.
