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Metals have large number of free electrons, which are responsible for conduction of heat, electric current, etc. Hence metals are good conductors. Non-metal don't have such free electrons in them. Hence they are bad conductors. There are many such properties which differentiate metals from non-metals. for example, metals have a typical metallic luster ( except few), etc.
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∙ 11y agoAn elemental metal contains atoms of that element. A metal alloy is a mixture of metals containing two or more metals that are not chemically combined.
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How can you tell if a compound is ionic or covalent?
An ionic substance will typically consist of a metal and a non-metal, such as AgCl. Covalent molecules consist of non-metal atoms, such as CO2 The metallic substance in an ionic bond will donate it's electrons to the non-metal in order for them both to become more stable by having the same electron configuration as their neighboring noble gas. (Have 8 valence electrons.) As the name suggests, covalent bonding involves the sharing of valence electrons to be stable for the same reason as above.
What is the difference between cavity walls and composite walls?
cavity wall consist of two walls seperated by a corrosion resistant metal tie and an airspace
How many molecules are one mole of iron?
Iron is a metal and does not consist of molecules. The number of atoms of iron in one mole is 6.022 x 1023.
Why some acid reacts with metal not in plastic?
There is a common reaction that can occur between acids and metals.Here it is shows as zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid: Zn + 2HCl --> ZnCl2 + H2The metal is oxidized by the acid, resulting in the formation of a metal salt and hydrogen gas.Most plastics consist of organic polymers which are often less easily oxidized.
What type of elements form compounds that consist of molecules?
All compounds consist of molecules.
What compound consist of a positive metal ion and a negative metal ion?
sodiumtetrahydoxylaluminate(Na(alOH4))
What does beryllium consist of?
Beryllium is a natural chemical element, a solid metal.
How does an alloy differ from a metal?
An alloy consist of two or more different atoms and a metal is just consisting of the same atoms.
Does the earth's inner core consist of molten metal?
No. It is a solid metallic alloy.
What is composition of minerals that consist of metal cations bonded to oxygen anions?
These minerals are oxides.
True or false binary ionic compounds consist of two metal elements?
True
What does a generator consist off?
A mixture of minerals and other materials
Does a light bulb consist of oil?
A conventional light bulb consists of glass, metal, and gas, but no oil
What intermolecular force acts within a metal wire?
The forces which hold a metal together are called metallic bonds. They consist of delocalised electrons which bind all the atoms together.
What does wood ash consist of?
Wood ash contain calcium carbonate, potassium compounds, phosphates, other metal oxides.
How do you know if you have an ionic or molecular compound?
The easiest difference to see is that ionic compounds dissolved in water conduct electricity, while covalent ones do not. Ionic compounds consist of a metal and non-metal, but covalents have only non-metal atoms.
What does 416 mean on a gold ring?
Its means it consist from 41.6% of gold and 58.4 of other metal. its called 10KT gold. for example 14KT GOLD is 585. (58.5 Gold and 41.5 other metal).
