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The definition of a metal includes the fact that it is shiny when freshly cut. Metals that readily oxidise would therefore have a dull appearance as a layer of that metal's oxide would quickly form on the outside. Such metals include Zinc, Magnesium and Lead.
Any metal that has been left to oxidise for a long time would be dull, so copper or even silver, for example, could also be dull.
Unreactive metals are rarely ever dull. Thus Gold and Platinum are examples of metals that are almost never dull.
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Are metals non metals or metalloids dull or shiny?
metals are malleable in nature
The apperance of of solid metals can be described as?
dull and or plain
Which element has a black dull surface and it conducts electrical current well A metal non metal or a metalloid?
This element is a metalloid as it has properties (dull but conducts electrical current) from both metals and non-metals.
Which property is associated with metals dull shiny brittle or poor conductor of electricity?
They are shiny!
What are some physical properties of metalloids?
There are a number of physical properties that can be present in meted metals. These metals are often very dull in appearance for example.
are metal dull?
dull metals are dull obviously but other than that no
Are metals non metals or metalloids dull or shiny?
metals are malleable in nature
The appearance of solid metals can be described as?
By there shape, most of them have a shiny look to them, however some are dull.
What element is a dull grey metal?
Many metals are "dull grey"; an example is niobium.
How can you tell a piece of metal is very old?
Most older metals will be somewhat dull from wear or corrosion- but new metals can be aged to make them look older.
Which are better metals or non metals?
My opinion would be metal. Since non metals are brittle and dull, I disagree with the non-metals.
The apperance of of solid metals can be described as?
dull and or plain
Is non-metal dull?
Non-metals are dull (or they are not shiny as metals).
What are some properties of mixed metals?
There are a number of physical properties that can be present in meted metals. These metals are often very dull in appearance for example.
What word describes the shininess of metals?
Luster, which can be metallic or semi-metallic when talking about metals. It can also be dull or vitreous.
Which element has a black dull surface and it conducts electrical current well A metal non metal or a metalloid?
This element is a metalloid as it has properties (dull but conducts electrical current) from both metals and non-metals.
Why is it when you cut s piece of sodium metal the shiny metal soon goes dull?
because soduim turns metals dull
