1. What are the properties of metals?
Lesson 15
What are the properties of metals?
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2. As you know, scientists divide the elements into two groups.
metals
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nonmetals

3. Most nonmetals share other properties that are the same.
They do this because most metals have certain properties that are the same.
Most nonmetals share other properties that are the same.
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4. You probably know many metals:
iron
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5. tin
gold
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6. silver
copper
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7. How do you know when something is a metal?
Scientists have decided what a metal is and isn’t by properties.
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8. - are solid at room temperature, except for mercury.
Metals:
- are solid at room temperature, except for mercury.
- Are silver-gray except for copper and gold.
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- are good conductors of heat and electricity.

9. - have a shiny look called metalic luster
- most are malleable. That means you can hammer them into other shapes without it breaking.
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10. Metals have many uses because of their properties.
What property makes the making of metal bridges possible?
Discuss that metal is malleable, and very strong, so it is perfect to make the shape of the bridges and can hold a lot of weight.

11. Why is metal used for cooking pots and pans?
Why do people love metal jewelry?
Pans are made of metal because it easily lets heat flow through so cooking is faster
People like metal jewelry because of its shiny metallic luster.