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Question : Which of the following elements is the densest naturally occurring element?

Option 1: Palladium

Option 2: Iridium

Option 3: Ruthenium

Option 4: Osmium


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Correct Answer: Osmium


Solution : The correct answer is Osmium .

Osmium is commonly considered the densest naturally occurring element. It is a hard metal that belongs to the platinum group of elements. Its symbol is Os, and its atomic number is 76. It is glossy and blue-grey or blue-black and is a member of the platinum transition metal family. It is the fourth hardest and most brittle element in the element family, with a very high melting temperature.

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