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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
Chemicool.com offers a quick look at the element gold. Includes natural abundance data and approximate cost.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Gold: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Where Does Gold Come From?

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Suvrvey: Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
General information about the consumption and mining of gold.
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Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
A short summary of some basic information on gold and how it is used.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Physical Properties of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the many physical properties of gold.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Melting Point of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Chemical Properties of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the chemical and physical properties of gold and some ways it is used.
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Website
Other

Mrs. Gottrocks: Gold and Precious Metals Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the karat system of expressing the purity of gold.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Gold

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Gold which has been exceptionally valuable throughout history. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Gold

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the element gold and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of gold.