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===Properties of Metals===
There are several key properties of [[metal]]s you should know. [[Metal]]s are:
*Good [[Electrical Conductor|conductor]] s of [[electricity]]*Good [[Thermal Conductor|conductor]] s of [[thermal energy]]
*[[Reflectivity|Shiny]] - They have reflective surfaces when polished.
*[[Malleability|Malleable]] - They can be hammered into shape.
*[[Ductility|Ductile]] - They can be stretched into wires.
*[[Sonorousness|Sonorous]] - They make a ringing sound when they are hit.