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A precious metal is _________________

A
an element with super and electric and thermal conductivity, high luster, and sensitivity.
B
a highly sought after dense, shiny, soft precious metal that has been used as money for many centuries.
C
an highly valuable element with super and electric and thermal conductivity, high luster, and sensitivity.
D
a soft, sensitive, and lustrous element with the highest conductivity of any element.
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Which of the following is not true of silver?

A
It has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals.
B
It is a precious metal used to make ornaments, jewelry, and utensils.
C
It is a copper alloy, usually mixed tin as the main additive.
D
It is very ductile and malleable, slightly harder than gold.
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Which of the following is true of iron?

A
It has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal.
B
It can exist in many alloys, usually with a carbon base.
C
It is highly valuable, has symbolic meaning, and widely used.
D
It is a durable metal and is commonly used for casting.
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Milling is the ___________________

A
craft of using metal to create different parts, assemble parts together, or create larger structures.
B
process of cutting and shaping unwanted materials or parts to create a desired shape.
C
fabrication method that joins together materials, usually metal.
D
process of making a mold of something; primarily used with bronze metalworking.
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Metal armor has __________________

A
largely influenced the power possessed by nations.
B
provided a form of currency for warring nations.
C
been created in the past using only two metalworking processes: cutting and welding.
D
served as a form of defense and a spiritual connection to the gods.

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