Question

List some physical properties of iron.

Answer 1

The physical properties of iron are as follows:

1. It is a heavy metal with a density of 7.9 g/cc.

2. It is a lustrous metal, greyish white in colour.

3. It has highly malleable and ductile.

4. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

5. It can be magnetised.

6.It melts at 1536 degree celcius and boils at 2861 degree celcius.

7.It dissolved readily in dilute acids.