Gold is a metal, but it can form the Au3+ ion.
a gold ion
The pure gold reacts with Aqua regia (HNO3+3HCl) and forms Au3+ ion
The ion Au3+ is called the auric ion.
Au3+
Au3+
positive
Gold is a metal element. Atomic mass of it is 197.
Au^(3+)
Yes, gold most often forms the Au3+ ion.
No, gold is an element. It belongs to the d group. It is a metal element.
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