Describe each of the following 5 properties of metals. Write at least 2 sentences about each. Please use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics.
Electric conductivity
Heat conductivity
Ductility and malleability
Luster
High melting and boiling points
Metal conducts electricity when the delocalized electrons allow electrons to move from one side of the metal to another transferring the electric charge. Items like wood and rubber do not have delocalized electrons so electrical charges can not flow through them.
Metal conducts heat because when the delocalized electrons are heated they move faster. When the delocalized electrons move faster they move towards the colder end of the metal and transfer the heat throughout the metal object.
Metal can be ductile and malleable because of the sea of electrons. Because the electrons move freely, they move as the positive metal ions move, which keeps the metal stable.
Metal has luster because the sea of electrons absorbs and reflects light at the same frequency. This makes the metal look shiny.
Metals have high melting and boiling points because of the sea of electrons. The connection created by the positive and negative charges causes the metals to hold in place, giving metals a high melting and boiling points.