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Strangely enough, to all intents and purposes, gold if pure. As gold is an element, it is not made up of anything but itself - hence elemental. It is essentially made up of 76 protons and 118 neutrons. If it is not pure, then it is alloyed with other metals, e.g. copper, silver, platinum, palladium, zinc, nickel, manganese, aluminium, iron, cadmium, ruthenium, rhodium...
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What common compounds contain gold?
There are no "common" compounds that contain significant quantities of gold. Gold is found in trace amounts in many things (seawater, for example). Gold is actually more commonly found uncombined, since it's fairly unreactive.
Is gold an organic compound?
No, gold is an element and is inorganic. In order to be organic a compound must contain carbon and hydrogen.
Are silver and gold ferrous metals?
No, silver and gold are not ferrous metals. Ferrous metals are metals that contain iron, while silver and gold are precious metals that do not contain iron.
Is white gold ferrous or non ferrous?
White gold is non ferrous, as it does not contain any iron.
What does gold and silver both contain?
Pure gold and pure silver just contain gold and silver respectively. However, at a sub-atomic level they, like all elements, are a made from a combination of electrons, protons and often neutrons. from Beano in the UK
Does granite contain gold?
Yes, granite can contain small amounts of gold
What California coastline beaches contain gold?
All California coastline beaches contain gold. Unfortunately, they contain various levels of gold or gold dust and it is a hit or miss circumstance.
Do asteroids contain gold?
Yes, they contain many minerals (nickel, silver, gold)
Does gold contain any elements?
Gold is an element
What can 22 carat gold be made into?
22 carat gold contain 91,66 % gold.
Do human hairs contain gold?
no.
What is the difference between natural gold and artificial gold?
natural gold pure right from it extractions it does not contain any impurity while artificial gold contain impurities not pure and an ordinary lode stone can be coated with liquidified gold
Are presidential coins gold plated?
They are not gold plated, they are brass. They do not contain any gold whatsoever.
Gold cufflinks usually contain what materials?
Gold cufflinks are usually made from such things as used gold jewelry. It could also contain new gold materials. There are multiple ways to find out if it is new or old gold that has been used.
How many gold atoms does Au contain?
This depends on the mass of the gold sample.
Is graphite a gold mixture?
Graphite is a form of pure carbon; it does not contain gold.
Which ores contain metals used in making coins?
American gold coins minted from approximately 1840 to 1933 contain 90% gold and 10% copper. American Gold Eagles minted from 1986 contain 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper.
