Which Metal Melts in Your Hand?

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Gallium is the metallic element that melts in your hand, as it has a melting point just above room temperature. While Francium was initially mentioned, it is highly radioactive and not typically encountered in solid form. Cesium is also noted for its low melting point but is less commonly discussed in this context. The melting points of various elements can be explored through online periodic tables. Gallium's unique property makes it a popular example in discussions about metals that can melt at body temperature.
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There is one metallic element which is normally a solid, but which will melt if you hold it in your hand. Which element is it?


Is it Francium?
 
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Urrrm, really cold mercury?!

:grin:
 
berkeman said:
I googled element metal melting point, and got lots of hits. This first hit is a cool periodic table with the melting points of all the elements listed. Cool (pun intended):

http://www.chemicalelements.com/show/meltingpoint.html

yep I googled and came up with Gallium as being the answer you'd give in a class although it Ceasium is worth a mention too.
 
I can vouch for that - gallium really does melt in your hand! :)
 
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