To find the number of valence electrons for Gold (Au) we need to look at its electron configuration. This is necessary because Au is a transition metal (d block element) and we need to take into account electrons found in its d orbitals.
We can write this in condensed electron configuration for Gold as:
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1
How to write the Au electron config: [ Ссылка ]
Note that for transition metals, like Gold , not all of the valence electrons have to be used to form chemical bonds with other elements.
More on Valence Electrons for Transition Metals:
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Definition of Valence in Transition Metals:
Miessler G.L. and Tarr, D.A., Inorganic Chemistry (2nd edn. Prentice-Hall 1999). p.48.
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