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Because they didn't have particle accelerators. It IS possible to change lead into gold using one of those, but only in submicroscopic quantities and it would cost far more than the gold would be worth.
Both lead and gold are elements. They are not made of simpler substances that can be chemically recombined to change one into another.
(At the subatomic level, they ARE made of simpler substances that can be recombined; that's why the particle accelerator trick works.)
What else can I help you with?
What is very heavy but not as good as gold?
Lead is very heavy, but it is not as valuable or desirable as gold.
Do lead and gold weigh the same?
GoldGold is almost twice as dense as lead! The density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3 and the density of lead is only 11.34 g/cm3. For comparison the density of water is only 1 g/cm3.
Can gold float in a molten vat of lead?
Yes, gold can float in a molten vat of lead because gold is less dense than lead. When molten, materials with lower density will float on top of materials with higher density. This property allows for the separation of gold from lead in a process called cupellation.
Where can i go to get gold separated from a lead-gold mixture?
You can go to a metallurgical laboratory or a precious metal refining company to get the gold separated from a lead-gold mixture. They have the equipment and expertise needed to perform the separation process efficiently and safely. It is important to choose a reputable company with experience in handling precious metals.
Why gold is more denser than lead?
Gold is denser than lead because gold has a higher atomic number and a more tightly packed atomic structure. This results in gold atoms being more closely packed together compared to lead atoms, leading to higher density for gold.
Which philosophers wanted to change lead into gold?
Alchemists.
Who tried to change lead into gold in the middle ages?
Alchemists
How much does it cost to change lead into gold?
Lead can be turned into gold by changing the number of protons in the lead. This is done through physics and it difficult to do. It is not a process that is done by a jeweler but a physicist and can e expensive.
What did alchemists make out of iron and lead?
Alchemists believed they could transform iron into gold through a process called transmutation. Lead was also considered a common base metal that alchemists attempted to transmute into a more noble metal like gold. However, these claims were never scientifically proven and were considered mystical practices.
Why is hard to turn lead into gold?
Chemical methods are unable the change the nature of the atom.
What element did the alchemist think that the Philosopher's Stone could change?
Copper (lead etc.) into gold.
Is there pseudoscience for changing lead into gold?
Alchemists in ancient times believed it was possible to change lead into gold through a process called transmutation. However, this belief has been debunked by modern science as a pseudoscience, as it is not possible to change one element into another in this manner.
Why does the alchemists kept trying to change lead into gold?
Well, i would think it's because gold is a more rare gem and it has more uses. There is a higher demand for gold than for lead, and gold is very precious because of its rarity. Hope I helped, Camikinz96 ----------------------------- Because Lead is worth about 10 cents an ounce, Gold is worth $1,100 per ounce...The sad irony is that if it was easy to change Lead into Gold then Gold would become worthless as it would become as common as Lead
Can you give the sentence with alchemist?
The alchemist tried to change lead into gold. He studied years to become an alchemist.
What are ductile substanes?
Easy to change the shape of without destroying the integrity, like plasticene, lead, gold
What was the proces of transforming lead into gold?
There is no process to make gold out of lead.
Which is heaviest gold or lead?
Lead is heavier than gold. Gold has a density of 19.3 g/cm3, while lead has a density of 11.3 g/cm3.
