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Assuming you're talking about the Earth's core. It' solid due to the immense pressure.
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Why is the core solid even though it is hot enough to melt?
This super hot iron cannot melt because of all the pressure.
Is the temperature of the outer core higher OR lower than its melting point?
The outer core is liquid. Its pressure is low enough and its temperature high enough for it to melt. The inner core is solid. Both its pressure and temperature are higher than the outer core, but the increased pressure overwhelms the increased temperature, keeping the inner core from melting.
Why is earths inner core solid?
The Earth's inner core is solid due to the immense pressure from the weight of all the layers of the Earth above it, which keeps it in a solid state despite the high temperatures. The iron and nickel in the inner core are under so much pressure that they cannot melt, even at temperatures of over 5000 degrees Celsius.
What type of change is gold when it gets hot enough to melt?
If gold gets hot enough, it will melt. What type of change is this?
Can you melt brass and bronze?
Yes, if the metals are heated up enough to melt.
Why is the core solid even though it is hot enough to melt?
This super hot iron cannot melt because of all the pressure.
Why is earths inner core solid even though its temperature is hotter than that which would melt iron?
it is like 62,000,00 degrees down there
Is the temperature of the outer core higher OR lower than its melting point?
The outer core is liquid. Its pressure is low enough and its temperature high enough for it to melt. The inner core is solid. Both its pressure and temperature are higher than the outer core, but the increased pressure overwhelms the increased temperature, keeping the inner core from melting.
Why does the inner core remain solid even though the temperature is hot enough to melt the metal?
The pressure (due to gravity) in the center of the Earth is so great, that it compresses the otherwise molten metal alloy - to a solid.
What planet has a hot temperature?
Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is hotter, with its atmosphere causing a runaway greenhouse effect. Surface temperatures are around 735K - hot enough to melt lead.
Can four scoops of salt melt ice faster?
yes, even though you add little salt it can melt faster than normal ice.
Does chocolate melt in the sun?
yes when its hot enough. because the sun is a source of heat, it does depend on the temperature though :)
Why is earths inner core solid?
The Earth's inner core is solid due to the immense pressure from the weight of all the layers of the Earth above it, which keeps it in a solid state despite the high temperatures. The iron and nickel in the inner core are under so much pressure that they cannot melt, even at temperatures of over 5000 degrees Celsius.
Is a mattress a rectangular solid?
Yes even though it is 'bouncy', it is still a solid because it can not melt etc.
What is differences the mantle and core?
The core is the middle and the mantle is the 3rd layer
Can iron melt in the earth's outer core?
yes.
If a rock gets a hot enough it will?
it will melt
