| A | B |
|---|
| metal | an element that conducts heat and electricity well, is usually shiny and malleable |
| non-metal | an element that is not a metal |
| alloy | a mixture of 2 or more metals; alloys are formed by mixing them together |
| metallic element | an element with the properties of a metal |
| non-metallic element | an element with the properties of a non-metal |
| thermal conductor | allows heat to pass through easily |
| electrical conductor | allows electrical current to pass through easily |
| malleable | able to be worked, shaped or hammered |
| *ductile | easily drawn into wire or hammered thin |
| *sonorous | producing a deep, full, or rich sound |
| *galvanize | to coat (iron or steel) with rust-resistant zinc |
| *titanium | a chemical element with the symbol Ti; a silver-white metal used in making strong light materials |
