Properties of Metals

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most metals?

• Brittle
• Good conductor
• Ductile
• Malleable

One metal that is liquid at room temperature is 

• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Mercury
• Sodium

Can be drawn into wires

• Ductile

• Sonorous

• Malleable

• Flexible

Can be beaten into thin sheets

• Ductile

• Sonorous

• Malleable

• Flexible

Which state of matter are most metals at room temperature?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• degrees

Which of the following metals conduct heat and electricity? (Choose all that apply.)

• iron

• nickel

• copper

• aluminum

• gold

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Metals do not break-they bend

• Luster

• Flexible

• Ductile

• Malleable

All metals are shiny when polished or freshly cut

• Luster

• Flexible

• Ductile

• Malleable

Which image best shows the "Sea of Electrons" that is responsible for the unique properties of metals?

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Which properties of metal makes it a good choice to make a cooking pot out of? Choose TWO

• it has luster - it is shiny

• it is a good conductor of heat

• it is ductile - able to be made into a wire

• it has a high melting point

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