Many non-metals have low melting and boiling points. When non-metals are in a solid state, they are usually brittle so you can’t beat them into shape. Carbon – a dull, dark grey solid and is ...

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The greater the number of outer electrons that the metal has, the higher its melting/boiling point. This is due to the increased positive charge on the metal ion and the increased number of ...

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As the only element metal that’s liquid at room temperature ... (674 °F), at which point the mercury turns to gas, leaving behind the gold, which has a much higher boiling point of 2,836 °C (5,137 °F) ...

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