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How could you determine if a sample of gold is pure

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Compare the samples density with that of pure gold.
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you can determine the volume and the density and you should compute the purity . The density of pure gold is 19.3 g/mL. Then you can compare the values. There is another method by measurement of Impurities with Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, in this method sample preparation and calibration are easily performed according to a standardized procedure

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