Question

When we compare the weight of gold metal with a pyrite of the same size, we find that gold is heavier. This is because gold is than pyrite.

• A. denser
• B. more soluble
• C. harder

Answer 1

The correct option is A denser

Gold is heavier than pyrite. When we compare the weight of a piece of gold with one of pyrite of the same size, we find that gold is heavier. Even though they are of the same size, gold has more matter than pyrite. This property of a mineral is called density.