A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
Alright class, settle down, letβs take a peek,
At βgold,β a word thatβs wonderfully sleek!
The dictionary tells us, clear and true,
βA heavy yellow metal, shiny and new!β
Let's break it down, nice and slow,
To really understand what gold does know.
"Heavy" means itβs weighty, you see,
Like a treasure chest for you and me!
"Yellow" is its color, bright and bold,
A beautiful hue, a story told.
It's an "elemental metal," thatβs the key,
Just one kind of stuff, naturally free!
And now listen close, this part is grand,
βAtomic number seventy-nine,β understand?
That tells us how many protons it holds,
A scientific fact, stories unfold!
Finally, βAuβ β thatβs its symbol, you see,
Short for *Aurum*, fancy and glee!
It's a Latin name, long ago itβs said,
For this precious metal, beautifully spread.
So gold is valuable, shiny and bright,
A wonderful metal, a glorious sight!
Do you have any questions? Donβt hesitate to ask,
Let's explore this treasure, before we task...
To move on further with our learning today!