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Light causes electrons to emit from metals which makes them appear shiny. I think that is not a clear answer. Remember that from Drude theory the free electrons are responsible for electric conduction as well as thermal condution. Also the free electrons proposed by Drude theory are responsible for shinying. When the light photon fall on the metals, the free electrons reflects the photon light into the space before that photon penetrating deeper to the materials. This why we see metals are bright.
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∙ 16y agoLight is composed of very small packages of electromagnetic energy called photons. We are able to see objects because light photons from the sun (or other light source) reflect off of the atoms within the object and some of these reflected photons reach the light sensors in our eyes and we can see the objects. It takes many millions of photons entering our eyes each second for us to view the world. When photons of light hit the atoms within an object three things can happen. First, the photons can bounce back from the atoms in the object; we call this reflection. Second, the photons can pass through an object such as glass and we call them transparent. Three, the photons can be stopped by the atoms within the object and the photon energy is converted to heat; we call this absorption.
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∙ 9y agoMetals are shiny because of how the valence electrons are filled. When metal is shined on by light it is absorbed by the electrons so that they vibrate more and create the shine.
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∙ 12y agoMetals have the property of loosing electron due to which they have the tendency to loose electron and they have property of shiny appearence that is lustre.
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What makes silver shiny?
the fact that it is a metal and has the properties of metals. something being shiny means that it has luster, and luster is a property of metals.
Is technetium shiny or dull?
It is Shiny Lustrous crystalline metal
Is shiny metal a physical property or chemical property?
Shiny metal is considered to be a physical property. This is because shiny metal is a characteristic that can be seen.
Is silicon shiny?
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Is chromium shiny?
It is a steel gray lustrous, hard metal that takes a high polish.
What makes silver shiny?
the fact that it is a metal and has the properties of metals. something being shiny means that it has luster, and luster is a property of metals.
What metal makes a car bumper shiny?
Chrome (chromium) is the mirror like finish on older cars.
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shiny
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"kiss my shiny metal A$$"
Is technetium shiny or dull?
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Is shiny metal a physical property or chemical property?
Shiny metal is considered to be a physical property. This is because shiny metal is a characteristic that can be seen.
Is fluorine shiny?
Nope. It is a non metal and therefor isn't shiny :)
Is metal shiny?
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Metal properties shiny?
Manu metals have a shiny fresh surface.
Why is gold a popular metal for making jewelry?
Gold is naturally apealling to the eyes. It is also metalic and shiny which makes it ideal for jewelry.
Is silicon shiny?
Yes it does, but not as shiny as silver or gold. That is one feature that makes it a metalloid.
