Why do some elements require melting for them to bond

In summary, elements play no role in "requiring temperature". Temperature is important in the form, conform, and inconform states of elements. Weight has nothing to do with it.
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Why do some elements, particularly the heavy ones, require melting for them to bond with other elements to create metals containing differing atoms? What role does temperature play in the form, conform, and inconform states of elements? And what role do the elements play in requiring temperature? Does weight have any thing to do with it?
 
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Most chemical reactions "come" with an activation energy barrier. This energy can be provided thermally, increasing the reaction rate.

What role does temperature play in the form, conform, and inconform states of elements?
These are not terms used by chemists or physicists -to the best of my knowledge - and are hence meaningless to me.

And what role do the elements play in requiring temperature?
Elements play no role in "requiring temperature".

Your questions are too vague and ill-defined. One can either treat them at face value and provide the trivial answer (as I did above) or spend countless hours figuring out what you meant. The thing about science is that all parts of it are well-defined, or at least, well described. It becomes difficult to answer questions that use terms that are neither commonplace in scientific literature nor defined within the post.

I'll reiterate something I've said before that you didn't seem to like: the only good way to really answer your questions is through a ground-up study of physics and chemistry. Getting semi-answers to semi-questions without a fundamental knowledge of the field is a complete waste of time and energy.
 
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Why do some elements, particularly the heavy ones, require melting for them to bond with other elements to create metals containing differing atoms?
Most elements are in solid form at room temperature, except for the noble gases, F, Cl, H, N, O and liquid metal Hg.

When one refers to 'creating metals', is one referring to alloys which are a mixture of different metal elements. Heating a metal increases the atomic diffusion, and in liquids the atomic diffusion is very high compared with solids. Also, the chemistry (atomic electron structure) and atomic diameter are important factors. Some alloys are substitional, while others interstitial.

What role does temperature play in the form, conform, and inconform states of elements?
As Gokul indicated, the terms of conform and inconform do not meet with convention (and appear to be one's own terminology) and are therefore meaningless unless defined. Please use conventional terms.

And what role do the elements play in requiring temperature? Does weight have any thing to do with it?
See the above discussion on atomic diffusion. Also, some metals for stoichiometric intermetallic compounds which had significantly different metal temperatures, e.g. Zr silicide, than the base solid solution.
 
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Astronuc said:
Most elements are in solid form at room temperature, except for the noble gases, F, Cl, H, N, O and liquid metal Hg.

bromine is also a liquid at STP
 

1. Why do some elements require melting for them to bond?

Some elements require melting in order to bond because melting allows the atoms to move closer together and form stronger bonds. This is because when elements are in their solid state, the atoms are arranged in a rigid lattice structure that limits their movement and makes it difficult for them to bond with other atoms.

2. How does melting affect the bonding process?

Melting affects the bonding process by allowing the atoms to move closer together, which increases their chances of forming chemical bonds. When elements are in their molten state, the atoms are more free to move and find suitable bonding partners, resulting in stronger and more stable bonds.

3. Are there any elements that do not require melting for bonding?

Yes, there are some elements that do not require melting for bonding. These include elements that are already in their liquid state at room temperature, such as mercury and bromine. These elements are able to bond with other elements without the need for additional heat to melt them.

4. Why do some elements have higher melting points than others?

The melting point of an element depends on its atomic structure and the strength of its bonding forces. Elements with stronger bonding forces between their atoms will have higher melting points because it takes more energy to break those bonds and cause the substance to melt.

5. Can melting be used to separate elements that are bonded together?

Yes, melting can be used to separate elements that are bonded together. This process is known as fractional melting and it involves heating a substance to its melting point, which causes the bonded elements to separate based on their different melting points. This technique is commonly used in industrial processes to purify metals and separate them from impurities.

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