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Q: Why is some metals more valuable than others?
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Are some ores more valuable than others?

yes


Are some metals more malleable than others?

Yes, some, such as gold are very malleable while other metals, such as osmium, are relatively brittle.


Is the harmonica valuable?

That all depends on the brand of harmonica. Some are more expensive than others.


Why do some metal corrode while others do not?

All metals corrode under the right conditions only some more easily then others. as it turn out the metals that corrode most easily are usually also the most abundant.


Are there any metals that have different properties than other metals?

Each metal has its own specific set of properties. Some metals are better conductors than others. Some metals have higher melting temperatures than others, there is even a metal that is in a liquid state at room temperature, that metal is called Mercury. Same metals are more malleable than others. They also differ in weights, in density.


Are coins from some years more valuable than others?

Coins do not become valuable in any particular year. They may start out being valuable because they may be made from gold or silver or other precious metals. They may be valuable because they are rare. Some coins take years to become rare, others may be rare from the day of issue because of some error or other peculiarity with them. The may become valuable because all coin collectors want one.


Where are the metals and non metals on the periodic table?

metals on left, non-metals on right, some others in middle.


What was the second largest item of trade for the Incas Why was it considered so valuable?

Textile, because they never cut it. It was made from llama, alpaca, and vicuna. it was even more valuable than some metals. so ya (:


Do metals react with water?

Some, such as the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and a few others do. But most don't.


Why are some kinds of metals conductors of electricity and some are not?

All metals can conduct electricity, though some better than others.


Why are asteroids so valuable?

Because many valuable metals like platinum are dense so most of them have sunk into the molten center of the earth at some point during history leaving relatively small amounts in the crust. This cannot happen in an asteroid as there is nowhere for valuable metals to sink so they remain easily retrievable. That's why so many metals that are rare on earth are plentiful in asteroids, thus making them valuable.


Are the stuff in the coins diffrent from other coins around the world?

Yes, the materials used to make coins vary by country due to factors such as cost, availability, and historical traditions. For example, some coins may contain more valuable metals like gold or silver, while others are made of less valuable metals like copper or zinc. Each country's coins reflect its unique history, culture, and economic conditions.