Question

Which of the following is the heaviest metal?

• A. Silver
• B. Copper
• C. Gold
• D. Lead

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Gold

Explanation for correct option:

C. Gold

Metals:

• A metal is a class of substance that has high electrical/thermal conductivity.
• Metals are usually malleable as well as ductile in nature.

Gold:

• Gold is the transition metal that belongs to Group-$11$ with an atomic symbol $\mathrm{Au}$.
• Gold conducts heat as well as electricity.
• It appears as a soft malleable yellowish-colored metal.
• Gold is a heavy metal than Silver, Copper, and Lead because of its high density which is about $19.30\mathrm{g}{\mathrm{cm}}^{-3}$.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Gold is the heaviest metal than Copper, silver, and lead. Thus, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is C i.e. Gold.