Chemistry: Metals

• What is one property of metals regarding electricity?

  Metals conduct electricity
• What is one property of metals regarding heat?

  Metals conduct heat
• How do metals typically appear in terms of surface quality?

  Metals are hard and shiny (lustrous)
• What does it mean for metals to be malleable?


  It means they can be hammered into shape
• What are the melting and boiling points of metals generally like?


  Metals have high melting and boiling points
• What is a characteristic density property of metals?


  Metals have high densities
• What does it mean for metals to be ductile?


  It means they can be drawn into a wire
• What sound property do metals exhibit when hit?


  Metals are sonorous (make a ringing sound when hit)
• What is the state of metals at room temperature?


  Most metals are solid at room temperature (except mercury)