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Alkali Metal: The Group 1 elements, lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and francium (Fr) react with cold water for form strongly alkaline hydroxide solutions, and are re . . . View Full Definition

Alkaline Earth Metal: The Group 2 elements, beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba), and radium (Ra) form alkaline oxides and hydroxides and are called 'alkaline earth metals'.

Metallophone: Percussion instrument consisting of tuned metal bars, usually struck with a mallet.

Metallurgy: The science explaining the properties, behavior and internal structure of metals.

Metals (Implant): Strong and relatively ductile substances that provide electropositive ions to a corrosive environment and can be polished to a high luster, characterized by metallic atomic bonding. Most oft . . . View Full Definition

Metalloid: An element with both metallic and nonmetallic properties. Examples are silicon, arsenic, and germanium.

Metallics: A class of paints that include metal flakes in their composition.

Metallic Compounds: Compounds that contain at least one metallic element.

Native Metal: A natural deposit of a metallic element in pure metallic form, neither oxidized nor combined with sulfur or other elements.

Alkali: Used in reference to materials that are rich in sodium and/or potassium.