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alloy:is a mixture or metallic solid solution composed of two or more elements

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a mixture in which all all of the individuals substances are evenly mixed throughout; a solution

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Why do nonmetals not have their own name instead of being not like metals?

They do have their own names! The periodic table is actually split up into far more groups then just the metals and non-metals. The groups actually are as following: The Alkali metals The Alkaline earth metals The Lanthanides The Actinides The transition metals Other metals (all of the above are collectively grouped as the metals.) The Metaloids (these can neither be definitely grouped as metals or non-metals as they share properties of both.) Other non-metals The Halogens The Noble gases (these are collectively grouped as non-metals.) The reason for the fact that the collective groups being known as just the metals and non-metals is most likely due to the fact that there are far more metals, so it is more likely that these were discovered and then named first. There is no strong definition on what is a metal or non-metal, however, non-metals can generally be defined by having a negative valence whereas metals have a positive valence.


Do semi-metals count as a metal?

Semi-metals, also known as metalloids, exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals. While they have some metallic characteristics, they are not considered true metals. Instead, semi-metals are a distinct category in the periodic table.


Type of metal?

There are many types of metals, such as iron, aluminum, copper, gold, and silver, each with its own unique properties and uses. Metals are typically strong, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. They are essential materials in various industries, including construction, transportation, and manufacturing.


How sodium chloride is a substance that has similar properties as sodium and chlorine or is it an entirely different substance with its own unique properties?

Sodium chloride is it an entirely different substance with its own unique properties.


Can the metal plates in an electrochemical cell be made of the same metal?

Historically, no, each metal has its own redox potential and it is the difference between them that causes the flow of electrons with the electrolyte carrying the charge in the cell and the circuit between the metals that carries them outside the cell. However, there are now cells that do not use the metals to create the electrochemical potentials where the metals are only conductors wherein the metals are where the electrochemical reactions take place, but are not reactants. These have to have a membrane between the two reaction compartments to keep the two reactants from reacting in solution or in the gaseous state. These are more often referred to as batteries in my opinion, or as fuel cells.

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Does a solution retain its own properties?

"Mixture"Each component in a mixture retain its properties.


Are there any metals that have different properties than other metals?

Each metal has its own specific set of properties. Some metals are better conductors than others. Some metals have higher melting temperatures than others, there is even a metal that is in a liquid state at room temperature, that metal is called Mercury. Same metals are more malleable than others. They also differ in weights, in density.


Why do nonmetals not have their own name instead of being not like metals?

They do have their own names! The periodic table is actually split up into far more groups then just the metals and non-metals. The groups actually are as following: The Alkali metals The Alkaline earth metals The Lanthanides The Actinides The transition metals Other metals (all of the above are collectively grouped as the metals.) The Metaloids (these can neither be definitely grouped as metals or non-metals as they share properties of both.) Other non-metals The Halogens The Noble gases (these are collectively grouped as non-metals.) The reason for the fact that the collective groups being known as just the metals and non-metals is most likely due to the fact that there are far more metals, so it is more likely that these were discovered and then named first. There is no strong definition on what is a metal or non-metal, however, non-metals can generally be defined by having a negative valence whereas metals have a positive valence.


Do semi-metals count as a metal?

Semi-metals, also known as metalloids, exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals. While they have some metallic characteristics, they are not considered true metals. Instead, semi-metals are a distinct category in the periodic table.


Matter contains different types of metal?

Yes, matter can contain different types of metals, each with its own unique properties and characteristics. Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, have luster, and are malleable and ductile. Some common metals found in matter include iron, copper, aluminum, and gold.


Is sodium a property of metal?

Sodium is not a property of anything. It is a metal with its own properties.


What has its own family in the periodic table?

metals vs. non metals


When two or more substances combine so that each maintains its own properties it is called?

mixture


What is semimetal like?

semimetals have some characteristics of metals nonmetals and have their own section on the table.


When two or more substances are combined so each substance maintains its own properties the result is called what?

The result is called a mixture. Mixtures are physical combinations of two or more substances where each substance retains its own identity and properties.


Type of metal?

There are many types of metals, such as iron, aluminum, copper, gold, and silver, each with its own unique properties and uses. Metals are typically strong, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. They are essential materials in various industries, including construction, transportation, and manufacturing.


When two or more substances are combined so that each substance maintains its own properties is?

This is known as a mixture. Mixtures are physical combinations of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together, allowing each substance to retain its own properties. Examples include saltwater, air, and trail mix.