Properties of Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What are four physical properties of metals?
A
- Metals have high melting and boiling points
- Metals are good conductor of electricity and heat
- Metals have a shiny lustre
Metals have high densities - Metals are hard, malleable and ductile
2
Q
What are some chemical properties of metals?
A
- Metals form ionic compounds when they react
- Metals behave as a reducing agent
- Some metals are relatively stable