How does gold react with oxygen?

Subject: How does gold react with oxygen?

Date: Mon Sep 13 16:52:44 1999
Posted by Ashley Brook
Grade level: 10-12 School: Aurora High School
City: Aurora State/Province: 44202 Country: United States
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 937255964.Ch

Message:


In my chemistry class, we are required to test people with gold against 
their faces and to see which leaves a mark.  I don't know what to test 
them for ( iron deficiency??)..it would help to know what gold reacts with 
and why it reacts with oxygen.

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