Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Gold
Information about the element, Gold, atomic number 79. Covers its unique physical properties, its atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, sources, uses, and potential substitutes.
Chemicool
Chemicool: Gold
Chemicool.com offers a quick look at the element gold. Includes natural abundance data and approximate cost.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Gold: Periodic Table of Videos
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. The famous element gold is the number 79 on the periodic table. [9:04]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Where Does Gold Come From?
Did you know that gold is extraterrestrial? Instead of arising from our planet's rocky crust, it was actually cooked up in space and is present on Earth because of cataclysmic stellar explosions called supernovae. CERN Scientist David...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Suvrvey: Gold
General information about the consumption and mining of gold.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Gold
This page gives useful numerical and quantitative information about gold, chemical symbol Au. Includes videos of certain reactions, electronic configuration, and information about the isolation of gold metal.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Gold
A short summary of some basic information on gold and how it is used.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Physical Properties of Gold
Discusses the many physical properties of gold.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Melting Point of Gold
Explains what the melting point of pure gold is and the melting points for different gold alloys. Also presents various facts about gold and its properties.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical Properties of Gold
Discusses the chemical and physical properties of gold and some ways it is used.
Other
Mrs. Gottrocks: Gold and Precious Metals Information
Explains the karat system of expressing the purity of gold.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Gold
Fun and interesting information about Gold which has been exceptionally valuable throughout history. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Gold
Kids learn about the element gold and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of gold.