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21 Cards in this Set
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Fe
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The most common metal in the world, can be made into steel.
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U
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This rare metal is used as fuel in nuclear power stations.
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W
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This metal has the highest melting point of all metals, known as tungsten.
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Al
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A very common light metal.
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Cu
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This metal is an ideal conductor of electricity and is used in wiring electrical components.
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Pb
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A very heavy metal, used in car batteries.
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Hg
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This metal has a liquid form and is used in for example thermometers.
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Ag
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A precious metal, used in cutlery and rings, for example. Short for silver.
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Au
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A rare and precious metal, yellow in color, and is used in jewellery.
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Ni
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The periodic symbol for nickel.
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Sn
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The symbol for tin.
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Pt
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A very precious white metal, short for platinum.
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Ti
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A very light and durable metal, short for titanium.
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Zn
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An alloying metal, short for zinc.
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Co
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Periodic symbol for cobalt.
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Mg
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A light metal, short for magnesium.
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Li
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A very light metal, used in certain types of batteries. Short for lithium.
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Cr
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Short symbol for chrome, or chromium.
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Mo
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Another alloying metal, short for molybden.
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V
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A metal used in tools, for example. Short for vanadium.
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C
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Not a metal, but added to iron to harden it into steel. The most common element in the world.
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