You can look at any type of sample under an electron microscope. Depending on the sample, it can handle a certain amount of electrons on the surface (from the microscope). After this limit is reached, no image from the microscope can be obtained. This is because electrons can no longer "stick" to the sample and they start flying around crazily. Coating the sample with another substance, such as gold or lead, will allow the sample to handle a greater amount of electrons. The larger the amount of electrons on the surface, the finer the details one can obtain from their sample.
Metal stains are used in electron microscopy to enhance contrast and visibility of cellular structures. Metals such as osmium or lead bind strongly to cell components, allowing for better visualization under the electron beam. This helps researchers to identify and study finer details within cells and tissues.
Electron microscopes use electron beams, which can damage living tissues and alter their structure. This can lead to inaccurate observations of life processes. Additionally, samples for electron microscopy need to be dehydrated and coated with heavy metals, which can interfere with biological processes in living organisms.
Potassium is the most active metal out of the ones listed. It is in Group 1 of the periodic table, which means it readily gives up its outer electron to form positive ions. Copper, lead, and gold are less reactive in comparison.
The optical microscope.
If you add a proton, neutron, and electron to a gold atom, you would obtain a new element called Mercury (symbol: Hg). This new element would have a different number of protons, neutrons, and electrons compared to gold.
The microscope lead to a better understanding of cells.
There is no process to make gold out of lead.
Lead is heavier than gold. Gold has a density of 19.3 g/cm3, while lead has a density of 11.3 g/cm3.
Sell it, buy gold for the money. Technically is impossible to obtain gold from lead.
Lead is a dullish grey colour whereas gold - is well - gold in colour. Unless it's white gold, but still it looks nothing like lead.
The electron configuration of lead is [Xe]4f14.5d10.6s2.6p2.
lead has more protons less densely arranged