Properties of Metals Properties of Metals

1. Match the following terms to their definitions 1. Match the following terms to their definitions

electrical conductor lustrous malleable electrical conductor lustrous malleable

sonorous flexible ductile thermal conductor sonorous flexible ductile thermal conductor

All metals are shiny when polished or All metals are shiny when polished or
freshly cut freshly cut

Metals do not break – they bend Metals do not break – they bend

Metals can be drawn into wires Metals can be drawn into wires

Metals can be hammered into sheets Metals can be hammered into sheets

Metals ring like a bell when hit - Metals ring like a bell when hit -
they do not make a dull thud they do not make a dull thud

All metals conduct electricity All metals conduct electricity

Metals allow energy to flow through Metals allow energy to flow through
them, causing heating them, causing heating

2. Which of the following are NOT properties of most metals? 2. Which of the following are NOT properties of most metals?
Circles your answers Circles your answers

strong magnetic high melting point strong magnetic high melting point

brittle hard brittle hard