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What are the only two metals that do not reflect all colors equally, but instead absorb blue and violet light?

Question #149645. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Aug 14 2023.
Originally posted Aug 14 2023 8:08 PM.

psnz

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psnz

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Thinking about the colours of metals, it should come as no surprise that both copper and gold absorb blue and violet light. This results in their different colours (non-silvery) than other metals.

https://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor/9.html

Aug 14 2023, 8:14 PM

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What are the only two metals that do not reflect all colors equally, but instead absorb blue and violet light?

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