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The formation of metallic bonds causes them to be flexible and strong. Metallic bonds become strong because positive and negative charged electrons have a strong force of attraction. Metallic bonds are flexible because of their malleability.
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∙ 13y agoThe more valence electrons an atom can contribute to the shared pool, the stronger the metallic bonds will be.
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∙ 11y agothey are flexible because they have a lot of different type of atoms
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Are non-metals flexible?
No, non-metals are not malleable simply because of the way the atoms are arranged. In metals the atoms are arranged so they will just slide past each other but in non-metals the atoms are arranged differently so they on't just slide past each other.
When an engineer is making a mixture of metals to make steel for the frame of a building what two properties should the steel have?
strong and slightly flexible
Is platinum malleable?
Platinum is a very flexible metal. The tensile stregth is 120-240MPa.
What is the least flexible metallic element?
Potassium and sodium are considered to be the least ductile metals. Gold and platinum on the other hand are the most ductile metals.
What are properties of metal?
Metals have a number of properites. Metals are elements which have from one to three electrons in their valence shell. A metallic bond is formed by the sharing of electrons by the entire mass of atoms, in the form of an electron cloud. Metals are good electrical conductors, good heat conductors, generally strong and flexible. Some metals are highly flammable. They are shiny.
Are metals flexible?
Depends on what shape they are manufactured in. E.g. springs, which are very flexible.
Are non-metals flexible?
No, non-metals are not malleable simply because of the way the atoms are arranged. In metals the atoms are arranged so they will just slide past each other but in non-metals the atoms are arranged differently so they on't just slide past each other.
What is a good website to compare non-metals and metals?
Metals have a characteristic silvery, shiny appearance, they are electrically conductive, flexible (except for mercury which is liquid), and they engage in chemical reactions in which they are electron donors, forming positive ions. Non-metals are less shiny, generally not good electrical conductors, not as flexible, and they engage in chemical reactions in which they receive electrons, forming negative ions. Some non-metals such as carbon can either give or receive electrons, but even when they give electrons they do not do so as readily as metals do.
Are nonmentals mealleable?
no. they may be workable or flexible but the term isn't malleable. malleability is a term only used in reference to metals.
Is lithium flexible?
Like all group one metals, lithium is a relatively soft metal, easily scratched and bent. Thus, it would qualify as flexible. But touching lithium or, even worse, any of the heavier group one metals with bare hands would result in reaction of the metal with slight amounts of water on your hands, creating immense heat, and in the case of the heavier metals, a hydrogen explosion.
When an engineer is making a mixture of metals to make steel for the frame of a building what two properties should the steel have?
strong and slightly flexible
How come some magnets look plastic and are flexible?
Magnets are made from iron, nickel, and cobalt. Cobalt is a bit more flexible than the other two, which are very hard metals. It could also be an alloy of the three, but I don't know about that.
Why is carbon reduction method applied in many metallurgical process?
High carbon content causes metals (especially iron) to be brittle. reducing the carbon content in the metals enables them to be more flexible and stronger although it causes them to be softer.
Is platinum malleable?
Platinum is a very flexible metal. The tensile stregth is 120-240MPa.
What are the advantages of an amalgamation?
An amalgamation may mean that you get the best of both, i.e. amalgamating metals means that you may get a stronger but more flexible item. It comes from the word for an alloy containing mercury which on its own is not as useful as when it is combined with other metals!
What metal is flexible?
There are several metals that have a certain span of flexibility. It depends on the purpose the metal is being used for, and the shape the metal takes on. Aluminum, copper, and sterling silver, all have uses that require some flexibility. Springs made of steel can be considered flexible.
Does the flexible belly rings work?
Flexible navel gems are a short term fix for those who may be pregnant and need a bit more flex in the jewellery. This is only a short term solution as plastics will wear down over time where metals won't.
