How Precious Metals Form
Author: Julia McDonnell
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2016-07-15
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1482447274
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat makes a metal precious? Its rare, and its useful. When a metal is both these things, like gold, its very preciousand expensive. This book takes readers underground where theyll discover the processes and elements that shape precious metals. Theyll learn about the features of metals that make them desirable, such as luster, ductility, and reactivity, and how certain metals are utilized. While readers may know something about gold and silver, theyll become acquainted with other important precious metals such as rhodium and palladium. Vivid photographs, helpful graphic organizers, and interesting sidebars make this crucial science topic engaging and accessible.