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Metals are strong and dense because of the size of the nuclei within the atom. These nuclei have a strong electrostatic force, pulling the electrons that circle them closer. When you get a group of the atoms, they form what is known as a lattice structure, this structure is made from all the atoms bonding together within the solid metal. When this structure is formed, it is very small with allot of atoms inside it due to the strong electrostatic force, making the lattice structure more compact and thus, making it denser and stronger.
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Why is non metal densities greater than metal densities?
the atoms are very tightly packed together as there are strong forces of attraction
What metals are dense?
Gold, platinum. Tin and lead are also quite dense. Osmium is the most dense on the periodic table.
Where are the most dense metals on the periodic table?
Osmium is the densest of the elements. The most dense pure metal is osmium, Os, with a density of 22.61 g/cm3 (that's about twice the density of lead).Other very dense metals are:iridium, Ir, 22.56 g/cm3platinum, Pt, 21.4 g/cm3rhenium, Re, 21.0 g/cm3neptunium, Np, 20.4 g/cm3plutonium, Pu, 19.8 g/cm3gold, Au, 19.3 g/cm3tungsten, W, 19.3 g/cm3mercury, Hg, 13.53 g/cm3Lead, Pb, which is usually considered pretty dense, is only 11.4 g/cm3! In case this isn't enough, lead will float on liquid mercury, which has a density of 13.5 g/cm3.
Why group 17 elements are strong non metals while grour 1 elements are strong metals?
Group 17 elements (halogens) are strong non-metals because they have high electronegativity and tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Group 1 elements (alkali metals) are strong metals because they have low electronegativity and tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Which group metals form strong bases?
Group 1 metals (alkali metals) such as sodium, potassium, and cesium, as well as group 2 metals (alkaline earth metals) such as calcium, strontium, and barium, form strong bases when they react with water to produce hydroxide ions. These metals are able to donate electrons easily, leading to the formation of highly basic hydroxide compounds.
What makes up alkali metals special?
Alkali metals are very reactive, not dense or hard metals, monovalent, with low electronegativities, with low melting and boiling points, react violently with water, form strong bases, etc.
What metals are strong in room temperature?
Metals like steel are strong in room temperature. If you want anymore, search for metals as strong as steel :)
What are general characterisics of non metals?
on metals are brittle. They are less dense and non sonorous
Is sugar a metal?
Even if metals can be less dense than the sugar, metals are solid and not of powder
What appearances does a metal have?
Many metals are lustrous, hard, dense.
What two metals are less dense than mercury?
Potassium and Lithium
Is dense a metal or non metal?
"Dense" is a property that can describe both metals and non-metals. Metals in general tend to be denser than non-metals due to their atomic structure, but there are exceptions. It's important to consider the specific element in question when determining its density.
What can X-rays not see through?
X-rays cannot see through dense materials like lead or dense metals.
What flour is the most dense?
Strong (i.e. bread grade) wholemeal flour is the most dense.
How can you tell that metals are strong?
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What two metals are more dense than mercury?
Osmium and gold are more dense than mercury.See the Related Questions for a complete list of the most dense elements (many of which are more dense than mercury).
Are gases more dense than metal?
No, gases are less dense than metals. Metals have high density due to closely packed atoms in their solid state, while gases have low density as their particles are spread far apart and have much lower mass.
