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Metals are opaque, because they have metallic bonding which means that all of the atoms are surrounded by free moving electrons. Therefore, any light that passes through a metal will hit one of these electrons which will absorb the light and re-emit it. The light that is re-emitted is known as reflection which is why metals are lustrous.
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∙ 9y agoGlass powder is not opaque but appears in this form as a result of being rough and irregular. This causes diffused refraction which makes it appear as opaque.
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Is a metal lustrous?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
What is shiny and metallic?
lustrous metals (by Ogbodu Emuobohwo)
What are 2 adjectives that describe metals?
Lustrous, ductile, malleable and conductive.
What are 4 characteristics of most metals?
Metals tend to be lustrous, ductile, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.
Is a shiny substance a metal or non metal?
I suppose if I have to pick one, I'd say "nonmetal", because there's no metal called "lustrous". There's no metal called "love" either, so I guess love is also a nonmetal. A better answer might be "the word has nothing to do with the elemental metal/nonmetal dichotomy, and the question is therefore essentially meaningless".
Can metals be lustrous while nonmetals are not lustrous?
It is a characteristic or you can say, property of metalsthat - they are LUSTROUS in nature whereas on the other hand, non-metals possess the property that - they are NON - LUSTROUS in nature.Thus, metals can be lustrous and non-metals cannot be lustrous in nature(except iodine, which is a non-metal, but is lustrous in nature).
Is Luster is a property of metals?
yes, metals are lustrous in nature.
Is lustrous a metal?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
Is a metal lustrous?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
Are metalloids lustrous?
Yes that is one of the reasons they stand out- they aren't metals but are lustrous solids- looking a bit like metals.
Is lustrous a gas?
No, lustrous is a physical property normally associated with metals, which as usually solid at room temperature. It is a property of metals that is shining.
Does metal have luster?
Yes, metals are lustrous but NOT all of them.
What are the non lustrous metals?
Diamond,Radium,Graphite
What is shiny and metallic?
lustrous metals (by Ogbodu Emuobohwo)
What appearances does a metal have?
Many metals are lustrous, hard, dense.
What are 2 adjectives that describe metals?
Lustrous, ductile, malleable and conductive.
What are 4 characteristics of most metals?
Metals tend to be lustrous, ductile, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.
