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As planets form, the materials of which they're composed differentiate. That largely means that the denser ones settle to the core. The Earth did not completely differentiate, which is why we can find some heavy things like gold and iron near the surface; however, most of the Earth's metals, including nickel and iron, are in the core, beyond our reach. Asteroids, being much smaller than planets, are hardly differentiated at all, which means their heavy (dense) components are as accessible as their light ones.
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What is the most abundant metal in earth?
Aluminum is the most abundant metallic element on Earth. It makes up more than eight percent of the earth's crust. Though, it is never free in nature. It combines with oxygen, sand, iron and titanium, and its ores are mainly bauxites.
What chemical is more abundant the older a star is?
As a star ages, it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core. Therefore, helium becomes more abundant in older stars compared to younger stars.
What is the 1988 space Shuttle Discovery 5 dollar coin made of?
The coins are copper-nickel and made in the Marshall Islands.
How much silver is in a 5 dollar 1988 commemorative space shuttle?
It's copper-nickel not silver. They sell for $3.00-$5.00.
What abundant gas are in the atmosphere?
What is the most Abundant gas are in the Atmosphere
Is a nickel bohr abundant or rare?
rare
Is nickel a nonrenewable resource?
Yes. Nickel, a metal, is a nonrenewable resource. What is here is all that is here and we can't "grow" or "make" it. This is true of all the metals we mine, refine and use. But nickel is quite abundant in the earth's crust. Iron and nickel are the "normal" endproducts of stellar nucleo-systhesis, which is the fusion processes stars are doing and is the source of their energy. That means that iron and nickel should be abundant in a number of planets and in the "space rocks" we see. We have lots of iron and nickel and there are lots of nickel-iron meteorites on display in museums and being found in the field.
What is the most abundant element in Earth's crust in nitrogen family?
nickel
What is ore of nickel?
The main ore of nickel is pentlandite, which is a sulfide mineral containing iron and nickel. Other important nickel ores include garnierite and nickeliferous laterite deposits. These ores are mined and processed to extract nickel metal for various industrial applications.
What types of metal are found in metallic meteorites?
Iron and nickel are generally the most abundant metals.
What is the comparative of abundant?
more abundant
What is the most abundant mineral in the extracellular space?
The most abundant mineral in the extracellular space is sodium (Na+)
What province region can found the nickel in the Philippines only?
The province where nickel can be found in the Philippines is Surigao del Norte, specifically in the Caraga region. Nickel mining is a significant industry in this area, with Surigao del Norte being known for its abundant nickel deposits.
Is nickel scarce or abundant?
Nickel is considered to be an abundant element in the Earth's crust, with the 22nd highest abundance of all elements. It is found in various forms and is commonly used in the production of stainless steel, batteries, and other industrial applications. However, the availability of nickel can vary depending on economic factors and the cost of extraction.
Which element has more protns nickel or nitrogen?
Nickel has more protons Nickel has 28 protons nitrogen has 7 protons
What state of matter is most abundant in space?
Plasma. It makes up more than 99% of visible matter in the universe, and most of the invisible matter.
Are there minerals in space?
Yes, Helium-3 resources can be found on the Moon. Outer space has extremely rich mineral resources, especially in the form of nickel and iron from iron-nickel asteroids.
