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The two metals with the lowest Mohs hardness scale values are cesium, with hardness 0.2, and rubidium, with hardness 0.3. Lithium, sodium, and potassium metals have values near 0.5-0.6.
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Cesium and rubidium are liquids at or near room temperature--cesium undergoes phase change at 28C, rubidium undergoes phase change at 39C. I knew they were the softest metals on the Mohs scale, but didn't list them because of this low melt point.
So...after the liquid metals (there are five--Mercury, francium and gallium plus the two already named), you could pick any of the three low-mass alkali metals as the "softest."
What else can I help you with?
What is the softest element on the earth?
There are quite a few, one is phosphorus in its allotrope known as white phosphorus.
What metal is the softest?
its either lead or aluminumMercuryWhat is the softest metal?
What is the softest wood on earth?
Balsa wood. You can shape it easily with a knife.
What is the Worlds Softest Metal?
Indium is often considered one of the world's softest metals, known for its low hardness and malleability. It can be easily scratched with a fingernail and has a low melting point, making it suitable for various applications in electronics and soldering.
Is aluminum an alkaline earth metal?
No, aluminum is not an alkaline earth metal. Aluminum is a post-transition metal, not an alkaline earth metal. Alkaline earth metals include elements like calcium, magnesium, and barium.
What is the softest element on the earth?
There are quite a few, one is phosphorus in its allotrope known as white phosphorus.
What metal is the softest?
its either lead or aluminumMercuryWhat is the softest metal?
What is the eaths softest layer?
The mantle is the softest layer of the Earth.
Which is the least hardest metal?
Caesium (or cesium) is the softest metal.
Is gold a soft metal?
yes it is one of softest
The is Earth's softest layer?
lithosphere
Which is the softest metallic mineral on earth?
Graphite
What is the softest solid metal?
The metals that are known to be soft are alkali metals. A couple of these metals include potassium and sodium. They are so soft that they can be easily cut through with a knife.
What is the softest Earth mineral?
Talc is the softest mineral on Earth, with a hardness of 1 on the Mohs scale. It is commonly used in baby powder and cosmetics due to its softness and smooth texture.
What is the thinnest metal?
Well, there really is no thin metal. They can be as thick or thin as you want it to be. But the softest (or one of thE) metals would be gold.
Is cesium a metal metalliod or nonmetal?
Caesium is an Alkali metal and is classed as a metal.
What is the softest wood on earth?
Balsa wood. You can shape it easily with a knife.
