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Metals are opaque, because they have metallic bonding which means that all of the atoms are surrounded by free moving electrons. Therefore, any light that passes through a metal will hit one of these electrons which will absorb the light and re-emit it. The light that is re-emitted is known as reflection which is why metals are lustrous.
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Is a metal lustrous?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
What is shiny and metallic?
lustrous metals (by Ogbodu Emuobohwo)
What are 2 adjectives that describe metals?
Lustrous, ductile, malleable and conductive.
What is a metal and its characteristics?
Any element which has between one and three valance electrons, and which therefore tends to lose electrons in a chemical reaction, is a metal. Metals have a lustrous appearance, are highly opaque and are good reflectors of electromagnetic radiation, they are good conductors of electricity, and they tend to be flexible rather than brittle (although it is possible to make brittle alloys). Metals can combine with nonmetals to form salts.
Is a shiny substance a metal or non metal?
A shiny substance can be either a metal or non-metal. Metals tend to have a shiny appearance due to their ability to reflect light, while non-metals like graphite can also be shiny. It is important to consider other properties like conductivity, malleability, and chemical reactivity to determine if the substance is a metal or non-metal.
Is Luster is a property of metals?
yes, metals are lustrous in nature.
Can metals be lustrous while nonmetals are not lustrous?
It is a characteristic or you can say, property of metalsthat - they are LUSTROUS in nature whereas on the other hand, non-metals possess the property that - they are NON - LUSTROUS in nature.Thus, metals can be lustrous and non-metals cannot be lustrous in nature(except iodine, which is a non-metal, but is lustrous in nature).
Is a metal lustrous?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
Is lustrous a metal?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
Are metalloids lustrous?
Yes that is one of the reasons they stand out- they aren't metals but are lustrous solids- looking a bit like metals.
Is lustrous a gas?
No, lustrous is a physical property normally associated with metals, which as usually solid at room temperature. It is a property of metals that is shining.
Does metal have luster?
Yes, metals are lustrous but NOT all of them.
What are the non lustrous metals?
Diamond,Radium,Graphite
What is shiny and metallic?
lustrous metals (by Ogbodu Emuobohwo)
What appearances does a metal have?
Many metals are lustrous, hard, dense.
Which groups of elements are all malleable conduct electricity and are lustrous?
Metals are the group of elements that are malleable, conduct electricity, and are lustrous. Metals are typically found on the left side of the periodic table.
What is the reason for a metal to be lustrous?
The definition of lustrous according to Google: lus.trous adjective 1.Having luster; shining. It would be appropriate to assume that metal would be preferred to be lustrous to be more aesthetic.
