Question
Why don't gold and silver typically form compounds?
A. They are non-reactive.
B. They are highly reactive.
A. They are non-reactive.
B. They are highly reactive.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. They are non-reactive.
Gold and silver are both noble metals, which means they have a low reactivity with other elements. They tend to resist forming compounds under normal conditions due to their stable electron configurations and lack of a tendency to lose or gain electrons. This is why they are often found in their elemental forms rather than as part of compound substances.
Gold and silver are both noble metals, which means they have a low reactivity with other elements. They tend to resist forming compounds under normal conditions due to their stable electron configurations and lack of a tendency to lose or gain electrons. This is why they are often found in their elemental forms rather than as part of compound substances.