An Ounce of Gold Can Cover a Football Field

Gold is so malleable that a single ounce — about the weight of a slice of bread — can be hammered into a sheet larger than a football field, thin enough to see light through it!

A short silent video about Gold (Au), element 79, transition metal. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny precious metal that has been treasured by civilizations throughout history.

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