Properties of Metals

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What is a chemical property of metals?

Back

Metals corrode over time.

Front

Which product is most likely made of metal?

Back

Legs on a chair.

Front

What is the shine on metal when light falls on it called?

Back

Luster.

Front

What does it mean if a metal is malleable?

Back

It can be beaten or hammered into shapes.

Front

Why are cords for toasters and televisions made of metal wires?

Back

Metals are good conductors of electricity.

Front

What is the term for a metal that breaks easily?

Back

Brittle.

Front

What property allows metals to conduct heat well?

Back

Thermal conductivity.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a metal to be drawn into wires?

Back

Ductility.

Front

What happens to metals when they are exposed to moisture?

Back

They may corrode or rust.

Front

What is the term for metals that can be polished to a shine?

Back

Luster.