Yes, lead is a metal.
no lead is not an explosive.....it is a metal on the periodic table. It is also in your pencils!
Lead is a metal.
Lead is a poor metal and (or) a metalloid: it has some amphoteric properties as well, like bismuth or arsenic. It has some fine metallic properties though.
Lead is a specific type of metal with a bluish-gray hue, soft and pliable texture, and low melting point. To differentiate lead from other metals, you can conduct tests such as scratching it (lead will leave a mark) or using a magnet (lead is not magnetic). Lead is also toxic when ingested, so handle it with caution.
Lead metal
Lead is a soft ductile metal.
Lead is a soft ductile metal.
Lead oxide is not a metal. Why?Lead is metal by itself, lead oxide is metal oxide, meaning it is a chemical compound that contains at least one atom of oxygen (thus oxide) and one other element (being a metal oxide, that one other element has to be metal, in this case lead).
Lead oxide is typically made by heating lead metal in the presence of oxygen. This causes a chemical reaction that results in the formation of lead oxide. Lead oxide can also be produced by dissolving lead metal in nitric acid and then drying the resulting solution.
One can identify lead metal by its bluish-gray color, softness, and density. Lead is also malleable and has a low melting point. Additionally, it can leave a gray streak when rubbed on a surface.
Pencil "lead" is not really lead, the metal - Pb. Pencils are made with graphite which is a mineral, an insulator.
it depends on the equilibrium of the metal and its source, there is also the factor of its DNA and metal ores. hope this helped squelch