Is bismuth an element or a compound?

Answer 1

Bismuth is a chemical element that has the symbol Bi and atomic number 83. This heavy, brittle, white crystalline trivalent poor metal has a pink tinge and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony. Of all the metals, it is the most naturally diamagnetic, and only Mercury has a lower thermal conductivity. It is generally considered to be the last naturally occurring stable, non-radioactive element on the Periodic Table, although it is actually slightly radioactive, with an extremely long half-life. Bismuth compounds are used in cosmetics, medicines, and in medical procedures. As the toxicity of lead has become more apparent in recent years, alloy uses for bismuth metal as a replacement for lead have become an increasing part of bismuth's commercial importance

Answer 2

Bismuth is actually a element unto to itself. It does combine readily with other substances, but it is not a compound.

Answer 3

No, bismuth is a metal. It is solid at room temperature, but has a low melting point for a metal, ~520F

Answer 4

Bismuth is an element, in the 'poor metal' group. Each Bismuth atom contains 83 Electrons, 83 Protons and 126 Neutrons

Answer 5

Bismuth is an element, and therefore a pure substance.

Answer 6

Some bismuth alloys are: Rose metal, Wood metal, Field metal, Cerrosafe, Cerrolow.

Answer 7

yes it is a solid, it is a type of metal.