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Temperature affects metals in several ways:

  • they expand with increasing temperature
  • their electrical resistance changes - we expect their resistance to increase with increasing temperature
  • their mechanical properties (such as ductility, hardness. tensile strength, yeild stress, etc) change - for example usually becoming softer and more ductile with increasing temperature
  • some metals will undergo solid state phase changes with changes in temperature - especially alloys
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What is the state of matter that most metals are in?

Most metals are in a solid state at room temperature. This is because metals have high melting points and their atoms are closely packed together in a regular arrangement, giving them a solid structure.


How does resistance of metal vary with temperature?

The resistance of metals generally increases with temperature due to increased atomic vibrations that impede the flow of electrons. This relationship is described by the temperature coefficient of resistance, which varies for different metals.


What is the molar specific heat of all metals near room temperature?

The molar specific heat of most metals near room temperature is approximately 25 J/molK.


Does temperature affect gravity's force?

No, temperature does not affect the force of gravity. Gravity is a fundamental force of nature that is determined by the mass and distance between objects, not by temperature. Temperature may affect the properties of objects or materials, but it does not influence the strength of gravity.


What factors affect the resistance of material to the flow of energy?

The resistance of a material to the flow of energy is influenced by its conductivity, temperature, dimensions, and the presence of impurities or defects in the material's structure. Materials with high conductivity and low temperature tend to have lower resistance to energy flow, while the opposite is true for materials with low conductivity and high temperature. Additionally, materials with smaller dimensions and fewer impurities typically offer less resistance to the flow of energy.

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