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the atoms are very tightly packed together as there are strong forces of attraction
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∙ 12y agoDue to the electronegativity of the respective atoms. The higher the electronegativity the closer it pulls the electrons towards the nucleus. The closer to the nucleus the electrons are the smaller the atom is. The smaller the atom the more you can fit in the same amount of area compared to larger atoms which = less in the same area.
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∙ 12y agoMetals have a tightly packed crystal lattice structure. Their nuclei tend to be more massive and can be more tightly packed due to their electrons being delocalized.
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∙ 8y agoMetals are dense since it is composed of heavily and closely compacted atoms. Its density is based on its atomic weight.
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∙ 16y agothe atoms are very tightly packed together as there are strong forces of attraction
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∙ 15y agoThe high density of most metals is due to the tightly-packed crystal lattice of the metallic structure Wikipedia.org
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∙ 11y agothe one thats denser is nonmetals because they do not conduct electricity ,have low dense and they are dull.Metals are(or have)more dense,conduct electricity,and are very shiny..............
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∙ 9y agoMetals are more dense. Non-metals are not dense in nature.
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∙ 7y agoNo; metal densities are greater.
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Typical properties of an ionic compound?
the difference of electro negativity is greater than 1.7 and it's formed by metal + non metal; metal + polyatomic anion
Given that a large number of non-metalsare gases what does it tell you about the densities of non-metals in general?
In strict logical inference, nothing, because there could be very dense nonmetals to compensate for the gases. However, in fact the densities of nonmetals on average are less than the densities of metals.
Is Neon a Metal Or Non-Metal?
Neon is a non-metal. It is one of the Noble Gasses which are all non-metals.
Is oxygen a metal or a non-metal?
Oxygon is a non-metal
Is bicarbonate metal or non metal?
Non-metal
Typical properties of an ionic compound?
the difference of electro negativity is greater than 1.7 and it's formed by metal + non metal; metal + polyatomic anion
Do nonmetals have lower densities than metals?
No, they have higher density than non-metals comparatively.
How do you differentiate a metal from a nonmetal using instrument?
A metal conducts heat better than a nonmetal. If you put a metal and a non-metal in boiling water for the same amount of time, the metal will be hotter than the non-metal. If you put a metal and non-metal in ice water for the same amount of time, the metal will be colder than the non-metal. Also, metal conducts electricity better than non-metal. You can use metal and non-metal wires to conduct a battery, and see which one works better.
Given that a large number of non-metalsare gases what does it tell you about the densities of non-metals in general?
In strict logical inference, nothing, because there could be very dense nonmetals to compensate for the gases. However, in fact the densities of nonmetals on average are less than the densities of metals.
Does iron form more covalent bonding than silicon?
No. Since silicon is a non-metal, it has a greater tendency to engage in covalent bonding as compared to iron
What is pilling bedworth rule?
According to Pilling-Bedworth rule, if the volume of oxide layer formed is greater than the volume of the metal, the oxide layer is protective and non-porous. However if the oxide layer formed has volume lesser than that of the underlying metal then the oxide layer is porous and non-protective.
What are the special characteristic of metal and non metal?
Metals are often hard. They conduct both heat and electricity. They often have high densities, high melting points, and high boiling points. And always loose electrons when bonding. Non-metals are the opposite of all the above characteristics.
What two elemts will form non covalent bounds?
Two elements will form ionic bonds if the electronegativity difference between them is greater than 1.6 -2.0. Opinions vary as to the exact differences. Metals typically have low electronegativities which is where the simple rule metal with non metal comes from.
In which of the oxides: manganese (IV) oxide or magnesia is a greater percentage by mass of non-metal, and in which there is a greater percentage by mass of metal. Give the formulas of both oxides, write down the calculations and the answer?
ammonium carbonate
Arrang the metals and non-metals in table according to their densities What general conclusion can you draw from your list?
The metals and non-metals have been arranged according to their densities in the periodic table.
How can you tell if an atom has a covalent bold?
If it is a non-metal to non-metal bond than it is covalent. For example, CO2 is a covalent bond.
Is Neon a Metal Or Non-Metal?
Neon is a non-metal. It is one of the Noble Gasses which are all non-metals.
