Question
A metal’s luster is due to _____.
energy from the nuclei of its atoms being given off as visible light
light energy being absorbed and given off again by its valence electrons
valence electrons giving off energy as they collide with one another
the free flow of electrons between its atoms
energy from the nuclei of its atoms being given off as visible light
light energy being absorbed and given off again by its valence electrons
valence electrons giving off energy as they collide with one another
the free flow of electrons between its atoms
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A metal’s luster is due to **light energy being absorbed and given off again by its valence electrons**.
In metals, the valence electrons are free to move, allowing them to absorb light energy and re-emit it, which contributes to the shiny appearance or luster that metals have.
In metals, the valence electrons are free to move, allowing them to absorb light energy and re-emit it, which contributes to the shiny appearance or luster that metals have.