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In Chemistry / Middle School | 2014-10-16

List four physical descriptions of elements:

- Metal, non-metal, metalloid
- Color
- Texture
- State (solid, liquid, gas)
- Density
- Melting point
- Boiling point

Asked by daddyxxe

Answer (3)

Different categories of elements include metals, non-metals, and metalloids. Metals are shiny, conductive, and have high melting points. Non-metals do not conduct well and have lower melting points. Metalloids have properties in between. The physical description of an element also includes its color, texture, state at room temperature, density, and melting and boiling points. ;

Answered by EzraMatthewMiller | 2024-06-18

I don't quite understand the question your asking but iron is a metal and is appearance is silvery and greyish colour. Hoped this helped a little! : D

Answered by Sandrajacek | 2024-06-24

Elements can be described by their type (metals, non-metals, metalloids), color, texture, and state at room temperature. These physical descriptions, along with properties like density, melting point, and boiling point, are essential in understanding the characteristics of elements. Each property offers insight into the behaviors and transformations of the elements in various conditions.
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Answered by EzraMatthewMiller | 2024-10-01