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Gold is a very unreactive metal and is found in its native state in the ground, platinum and silver also behave this way. Other metals that are not of this nature are found mixed in with rocks and these are called ores.

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Because it is quite rare, hard to extract and it doesn´t rust or discolour making it ideal for jewelry.

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Metals which are even more resistant to oxidation (not dissolved by conc. HNO_3) are called noble metals or royal metals

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Because they are rare metals or uncommon metals

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It's so rare and takes millions of years to make: lava, underground pressure etc.

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Why gold is said to be a noble metal?

Gold is said to be noble metal because it is unreactive and does not react with either oxygen or water.


What is a noble yellow metal?

Gold.


Is gold a non ferrous metal?

No, gold is a non-ferrous, noble metal.


What are noble metal?

Noble metals are called platinic metals (platinum, palladium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, ruthenium) and also gold and silver.


Is gold reactive or non reactive?

Not so reactive !That's why it is called a noble metal.


What is the behavior of gold when it comes in contact with air?

It does nothing. It is called a noble metal for the reason, and that is in part why it is highly valued for jewelry, etc.


What happens with gold dipped in iron sulphate solution?

Nothing. Gold is a noble metal- it is not displaced by iron.


Is gold in the group noble gasalkali metaltransition metal?

Gold is not in any of them.Gold is a group 11 element.


Is gold a noble gas?

No, gold is a transition metal.


Which is least reactive with aqueous solutions of metal ions tin zinc gold or calcium?

I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but focussing simply on the "least reactive" part: gold is not very reactive, which is why it's called a noble metal.


What is golds family name?

Gold is a noble metal and falls into the metal family on the periodic table in group 11.


What is a diamond ring made out of?

Usually a noble metal, such as gold or platinum, and a diamond stone.