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Metallic hydrogen is a physical state that hydrogen enters under extreme pressure.

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Why is hydrogen placed with nonmetals?

Hydrogen hasn't metallic properties.


Which jovian planets contain metallic hydrogen?

It is believed that both Jupiter and Saturn contain metallic hydrogen in their interiors due to the extreme pressure and temperature conditions. Uranus and Neptune are not thought to have metallic hydrogen in their interiors.


Does hydrogen have Lustre?

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Why hydrogen is classified as a non metallic element?

Hydrogen can act similarly to a metal chemically and at very intense pressures it is theorized to be metallic.


Is MgH2 a metallic hydride?

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Does earth have liquid metallic hydrogen?

No. Liquid metallic hydrogen only forms when hydrogen is subjected to extreme pressure. Hydrogen is present in trace amounts in Earth's atmosphere in gas form, under low pressure. The core is composed primarily of iron. Liquid metallic hydrogen likely exists in the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn.


Can you make the hydrogen a metal?

Yes. Although hydrogen is a non-metal, there is metallic hydrogen. It is formed when hydrogen is sufficiently compressed and undergoes a phase change; it is an example of degenerate matter. Solid metallic hydrogen consists of a crystal lattice of protons with a spacing which is significantly smaller than a Bohr radius. Indeed, the spacing is more comparable with an electron wavelength. The electrons are unbound and behave like the conduction electrons in a metal. As is the dihydrogen molecule H2, metallic hydrogen is an allotrope. In liquid metallic hydrogen, protons do not have lattice ordering.


What is the internal layering of Jupiter from the center outward?

Jupiter has a core made of rock and metal at its center, surrounded by a layer of metallic hydrogen. Above this is a layer of liquid metallic hydrogen, followed by a layer of molecular hydrogen. The outermost layer consists of clouds of ammonia and water vapor.


What is the most chemically reactive metallic element?

Hydrogen


Is hydrogen metallic or non metallic'?

Under standard conditions, hydrogen is a non-metal (H2 gas,) but chemically, it can actually behave like a metal. Often, it bonds with other non-metals in the same proportion as other group 1 elements, all of which (except hydrogen) are alkali metals. It can also bond with metals as a hydride, where it acts more like a non-metal. Acids can lose a hydrogen ion, which has a charge of +1, just like many metals. Finally, under extreme pressure, hydrogen can actually become a metallic liquid; it is theorized that Jupiter's core is composed of liquid metallic hydrogen.


Which planets have a metallic hydrogen core?

It is hypothesized that gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have metallic hydrogen cores deeper within their atmospheres. These cores are formed under extremely high pressure, where hydrogen behaves like a metal. However, direct evidence of these cores is still a subject of ongoing scientific research.


What planet has a liquid metallic hydrogen core?

Jupiter is the planet known to have a liquid metallic hydrogen core. This unique state of hydrogen occurs under the immense pressure and temperature conditions found within Jupiter, allowing hydrogen to behave like a metal and conduct electricity. The presence of this liquid metallic hydrogen core contributes to Jupiter's strong magnetic field and is a key factor in its overall structure.