Question

There is correlation between the density of metals and their location in the interior of the earth. Why?

Answer 1

Metals which are more dense settle down at the interior of the earth like mantle and core.

Metals which are lighter can be found in the surface of the party's crust.

This is because of the higher amount of pressure exerted by mantle and core which forces the metals to be more dense than their counterparts.

There is least pressure at the earth's crust which allows lighter metals like silicon to stay on top of the surface.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• ‘Correlation’ between the “density of metals” and their location in “the interior of the earth”:

• High density metals are found near to the mantle and lower density metals are found near to the earth surface.

• The position of metals are found in the Earth's crust has been discovered to be strongly linked to their density and chemical properties.

• It is completely based on the concept of fluid dynamics buoyancy and floating. Which, The higher the metal density, and the farther it is from the earth's surface.

• During the formation of the crust, lower density metals floated on the earth's surface, while higher density metals were settle down to the mantle (inner layer of the earth).