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What is a word for molten metal scum?
Dross is a term used to describe impurities or scum that float on the surface of molten metal.
Is the inner core made of molten metal?
No, the inner core of the Earth is actually solid due to extreme pressure despite being made of mostly iron and nickel.
What is inner core and outter core?
The inner core is a solid, dense ball of iron and nickel at the center of the Earth. It is surrounded by the liquid outer core, which is also made of iron and nickel but in a molten state. The outer core is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field through convection currents.
Is molten rock more dense than solid rock?
Molten rock is generally less dense than solid rock because the atoms in a molten state are more spread out and have more freedom to move. When molten rock cools and solidifies, the atoms pack together more tightly, increasing the density of the rock.
What layer of the earth do plate tectonics float on?
The earth's tectonic plates are said to "float" on layers of magma, which is molten, or very hot liquid rock deep under the surface of theearth.
