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Where is gold located on the periodic table?

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A diagram showing the periodic table entry for gold, with the symbol Au, atomic number 79, atomic weight 196.96657, electron configuration, and labels for its properties as a solid transition metal with a face-centered cubic crystal structure. — gold The precious metal gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au. Its square on the periodic table details some of its properties, including its atomic weight, atomic number, and crystal structure.

On the periodic table of the elements, gold (Au) is located in Group 11 (Ib) and Period 6. It is classified as a transition metal and belongs to the third transition series.12