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Section 1

Occurrence and Properties of Metals

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Occurrence of Metals

Most pure metals are either too soft, brittle, or chemically reactive for practical use, and few pure metals occur naturally.

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General Properties of Metals

A metal can refer to an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat.

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Periodic Trends in Metallic Properties

Metallic properties tend to decrease across a period and increase down a periodic group.

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