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===Meaning===A [[Metal]] is a a [[material]] that is a good [[Electrical Conductor|conductor]] of [[electricity]] and a good [[Thermal Conductor|conductor]] of [[thermal energy]]. ===About Metals===: [[Metal]]s are found on the left hand side of the [[Periodic Table]]{| class="wikitable"|-|[[File:PeriodicTable.png|center|800px]]|-| style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |This [[Periodic Table]] shows the [[metal]] [[element]]s in blue.|} ===Properties of Metals===There are several key properties of [[metal]]s you should know. [[Metal]]s are:*Good [[Electrical Conductor|conductor]] of [[electricity]]*Good [[Thermal Conductor|conductor]] of [[thermal energy]]*[[Shiny]] - They have reflective surfaces when polished.*[[Malleable]] - They can be hammered into shape.*[[Ductile]] - They can be stretched into wires.*[[Sonorous]] - They make a ringing sound when they are hit.