1. METALS

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3. Properties of Metals Strong and Hard
Most metals are generally strong and hard.
They are difficult to break down into smaller pieces and changing their shape usually involves a lot of effort.

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5. Properties of Metals Conductors
They are very good conductors of heat and electricity.
This is why they are used for pots and pans and in electrical circuits to carry the current.

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7. Properties of Metals Dense Most metals have high density.
This is why they feel heavy and sink when placed in water.

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9. Properties of Metals Shiny and Silvery
Most metals are silvery in colour, except copper and gold.
Some go dull over time.
All metals are shiny when freshly cut.

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11. Properties of Metals Malleable Ductile
This property means that metals can be hit without shattering.
They can be hammered into shape, even when cold and not break into lots of small pieces.
Ductile
This property means that metals can stretched very thinly without them breaking.
This is why they can be drawn out into wires.

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13. Properties of Metals High Melting and Boiling Points
Most metals have very high melting and boiling points.
They need to be heated to very high temperatures before they melt to become liquids.

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15. Answers 1. Calcium 2. Copper 3. Mercury 4. Silicon 5. Sodium 6. Sulfur
7. Zinc