Q. Which of the following statements about Osmium are correct?- It is the densest naturally occurring element.
- It is used in fountain pen tips and electrical contacts.
- It is more abundant in Earth's crust than silver.
- It is part of the platinum group metals.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Answer:
1, 2, and 4 only
Notes: Osmium is the densest element (about 22.6 g/cm³), used in fountain pen tips and electrical contacts, and is a member of the platinum group metals. However, it is rarer than silver in Earth's crust. Therefore, only statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.