Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Some metals may become dull when exposed to air. (is this a Physical Property or a chemical property?)

Metals, when pure, are shiny and reflect light.

Mercury's high density and liquid state at room temperature make it useful in barometers.

Archeologists uncover ancient gold artifacts that are untarnished, while iron artifacts are often corroded.

The hardness of diamonds enables them to be used on drill bits.

Metal are typically ductile or can be drawn into wire.

You shouldn't use silver utensils to handle sulfur-containing food such as eggs or mustard, since the silver will tarnish.

The high Melting point of tungsten makes it useful for light bulb filaments.

Metals are typically much better conductors of heat and electricity than nonmetals.

The magnesium ribbon of a photo flashbulb ignites in the oxygen around it when you snap a picture.