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Why does metal absorb heat?

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Because it is very dense, meaning all of the particles are packed closely together so the heat passes easiere through it

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Iron has the greatest ability to absorb heat because it is a metal. Because of it's density, iron retains heat very well also.

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because it is a solid and it conducts heat very well its the chemical compound of it

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because it is iron and it does

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Metal ice-cube tray and a plastic tub of ice cream are sitting in the freezer Why does the ice-cube tray feel colder to touch than the tub of ice cream?

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Do black objects absorb heat?

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