What is gold?
Q: What is gold?
A: Gold is a chemical element that is a soft, dense, and yellow metal.
Q: What is the chemical symbol of gold?
A: The chemical symbol of gold is Au.
Q: Why is gold important?
A: Gold is important because it is rare, but also easier to use than other rare metals. It is also used in jewelry, as money, to repair and replace teeth, and in electronic equipment such as computers.
Q: What are the mining methods for gold?
A: The mining methods for gold are similar to those of other metals.
Q: Where is most of the gold on Earth found?
A: Most of the gold on Earth is deep inside the Earth's core because it is dense.
Q: What is a native metal?
A: A native metal means it is not part of an ore, and does not need smelting. It may be in large, pure nuggets but more often must be separated from other minerals and soil.
Q: Where are the deepest workplaces for miners in the world?
A: The deepest workplaces for miners in the world are in South African gold mines.
