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Gold is an element which exists in nature, as pure, solid gold. Because it is quite inert and unreactive, gold does not easily give up electrons (i.e. is not easily oxidised) and hence it does not readily form compounds in nature, rather it exists in its elemental form. For example, zinc is a more reactive metal than gold and more readily gives up electrons to form ions, and hence it is often found in nature as a ZnO (solid) or ZnS (zinc sulfide - solid) compound.

As an ion, gold is readily reduced (i.e. gains electrons) to form solid, elemental gold.

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