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January 10, 2009

Why does gold have its warm yellow color?

Filed under: Chemistry — Tags: , , — @ 4:03 pm

The energy difference between the 5d and 6d orbitals in gold accounts for its color. Assuming that this energy difference is about 2.7 eV, explain why gold has a warm yellow color?

Jacquie
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