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Iron and Nickel. They are what make the earth core magnetic.

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Why metals are found from earths core?

Metals are found in the Earth's core because during the Earth's formation, heavy metals such as iron and nickel sank towards the center due to their high density. This process, called planetary differentiation, led to the concentration of metals in the core while lighter elements rose to form the Earth's mantle and crust.


What two elements make up earths core?

The core of the earth contains many elements, not just two.However the two most abundant elements in the earth's core are nickle and iron (the final two elements that a star can make by fusion before it dies).But there are many other elements in the core, especially ones with atomic masses greater than that of nickel and iron. Many of these heavy elements are radioactive (e.g. radium, thorium, uranium) and it is the heat generated by the decay of these heavy radioactive elements that keeps the core hot and the outer core liquid.


What element makes up most of the earths core?

Iron is the primary element that makes up most of the Earth's core. It accounts for about 85% of the core's composition, with the rest likely being nickel in combination with some lighter elements.


The greatest concentration of metals occurs in earths?

The greatest concentration of metals on Earth is found in the planet's core, which is primarily made up of iron and nickel. Additionally, metal ores can be found in the Earth's crust, where they are mined for various industrial applications.


Does oil cool the earths core?

Oil does not cool the Earth's core as it is located far away from the core and would simply burn up due to the sheer heat. The Earth's core is made of molten metal which keeps a relatively constant temperature.

Related Questions

Is earths outer core liquid or solid?

So far as science can deduce, it must be a solid.


What layer is found directly above earths core?

Depends if your talking about the inner core or the outer core: Outer core or mantle.


What elements make up the earths's inner core?

The inner core is predominately iron, with some nickel, and trace lighter elements, as far as we can deduce from current science.


Why metals are found from earths core?

Metals are found in the Earth's core because during the Earth's formation, heavy metals such as iron and nickel sank towards the center due to their high density. This process, called planetary differentiation, led to the concentration of metals in the core while lighter elements rose to form the Earth's mantle and crust.


Could the amount of some elements in earths crust increase?

Yes. That is what causes some of the Earths core heat. Elements being formed by radioactive decay. Look at the Earths' makeup and see that the percentages of elements follows the periodic chart by decay.


The Earths second layer found between the crust and the core?

It is the mantle.


Are you closer to the earths core or moons surface when standing at sea level?

Earth's core


Could the amount of elements in Earth's crust increase?

Yes. That is what causes some of the Earths core heat. Elements being formed by radioactive decay. Look at the Earths' makeup and see that the percentages of elements follows the periodic chart by decay.


The most common elements in the earths crusts are rarely found on their own They are usually found combined Why?

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The possible source of earths magnetic core is?

The molten iron and medals inside the earths core are the reasons for the earths magnetic core.


Who invented first metal?

No one invented metal. Metals are naturally occurring elements in the earths crust (and core)


How many elements make up earths crust?

How many elements make up the earths crust? The earths crust is made of many layers..You can find clay and very good soil. But that is if you dig a little way down. the earth has a center which is called the core of the earth. Inside this core is lava and is incredibly hot. Like the sun but not as hot..