Asked by kj

Is gold a pure substance?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

No

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer 1 — Yes.

Gold (Au) is a chemical element, so in its pure form (24‑karat gold) it is a pure substance. Note: natural and commercial gold often contain other elements (impurities or alloys), so many gold objects are not chemically pure.