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Is it true the mantle is completely molten?
no. the mantle is only partially molten
What cause our planet to separate into layers?
As the earth formed from the mix of elements in surrounding space, the heavier elements wound up at the bottom of the pile (earth's core) the lighter elements collecting above them. This happened when the earth was still essentially molten (4 billion years ago).
Was the earth hot and molten during formation?
Yes, the Earth was initially hot and molten during its formation due to the heat generated by the collision of smaller celestial bodies. As the Earth slowly cooled down over millions of years, the outer layer solidified to form the crust, while the inner layers remained in a semi-solid or molten state.
As molten rocks cool elements combine to form minerals?
Yes, during the cooling of molten rocks, different elements join together to form minerals through crystallization. The specific minerals that form depend on the composition of the molten rock and the cooling rate. This process is responsible for the diversity of minerals found in igneous rocks.
What is a soft layer of molten rock under the earths surface?
If there were such a thing it would not be soft, it would be liquid, and would be called magma. There really is no completely molten layer of Earth except for the outer core which is composed primarily of liquid iron along with some nickel and other trace elements.
Is metal have the same meaning as molten?
no METAL is a type of an elements eg. silver, copper MOLTEN means soemthing has melted completely. eg. molten lava from a volcano.
Can molten rock float on water?
No. Molten rock is heavier than water.
Why is the earth's outermost layer composed mostly of lighter elements?
The Earth's outermost layer, the crust, is composed mostly of lighter elements like oxygen and silicon because these elements are more buoyant and rise to the surface during the Earth's formation due to differentiation. Heavier elements tend to sink towards the Earth's core, leaving lighter elements to form the crust.
Is it true the mantle is completely molten?
no. the mantle is only partially molten
What cause our planet to separate into layers?
As the earth formed from the mix of elements in surrounding space, the heavier elements wound up at the bottom of the pile (earth's core) the lighter elements collecting above them. This happened when the earth was still essentially molten (4 billion years ago).
How are elements and magma related?
Magma is made molten rock. Rock is made up of elements.
Was the earth hot and molten during formation?
Yes, the Earth was initially hot and molten during its formation due to the heat generated by the collision of smaller celestial bodies. As the Earth slowly cooled down over millions of years, the outer layer solidified to form the crust, while the inner layers remained in a semi-solid or molten state.
What does molten iron contain?
mostly iron and carbon but there are three other elements.
As molten rocks cool elements combine to form minerals?
Yes, during the cooling of molten rocks, different elements join together to form minerals through crystallization. The specific minerals that form depend on the composition of the molten rock and the cooling rate. This process is responsible for the diversity of minerals found in igneous rocks.
What is hot liquid that forms when rock partially or completely melts called?
It is magma.
What makes up the 1300 mile thick outer core?
molten iron and other metals and elements
What theory explains why the Earth is composed of three layers of varying density?
When Earth was molten, heavier materials sank to the center as lighter materials rose to the surface
