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."
There are quite a few, one is phosphorus in its allotrope known as white phosphorus.
its either lead or aluminumMercuryWhat is the softest metal?
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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.
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.
There are quite a few, one is phosphorus in its allotrope known as white phosphorus.
its either lead or aluminumMercuryWhat is the softest metal?
The mantle is the softest layer of the Earth.
Caesium (or cesium) is the softest metal.
yes it is one of softest
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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.
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.
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.
Caesium is an Alkali metal and is classed as a metal.
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