The metal calcium melts at a temperature of 839 °C and boils at 1484 °C, whereas the metal chromium melts at a temperature of 1857 °C and boils at 2672°C.(a) Which metal will be more volatile at room temperature?(b) Predict which of the two molten metals has the larger surface tension at its melting point.

a.) Volatility refers to how easily a substance vaporizes or turns into a gas. At room temperature,…

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