Au has 1 val e- and filled inner shells, as does Ag & Cu. Why is Au inert?

Subject: Au has 1 val e- and filled inner shells, as does Ag & Cu. Why is Au inert?

Date: Sun Dec 7 12:16:28 2008
Posted by Dennis
Grade level: 10-12 School: Middle Country CSD
City: Mt. Sinai State/Province: NY Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1228677388.Ch

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High School Chemistry Teacher.

Re: Au has 1 val e- and filled inner shells, as does Ag & Cu. Why is Au inert?

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