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How can you determine if a sample of gold is pure?

How can you determine if a sample of gold is pure?
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How can you determine if a sample of gold is pure?

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Compare the sample's density with that of pure gold.

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You can find the mass of the sample and divide it by the sample's volume. This will give the density of the sample and it should match the density of gold, if the sample is pure gold.
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