Definition: A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
Alright class, settle down, letโs take a look!
Today we're tackling the word "leads," you see,
And what it really means, for you and me.
The dictionary tells us, clear as can be,
Itโs a metal quite special, for all to agree!
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โA heavy, pliable, inelastic metal bright,โ
That's the first part of its shining light.
"Blueish color," it does display,
But watch out closely, it tarnishes away!
Itโs malleable and ductile, donโt you know?
You can shape it and bend it, make it flow.
Though not very strong, with a little ease,
It melts easily, if you please!
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"Forms alloys," that's another fact,
Mixing with others, acting right on track.
And solder and type metal, a crucial role,
Leadโs used in many things, reaching every goal!
The number eighty-two, you must recall,
And the symbol Pb, standing proud and tall.
From Latin "plumbum," its history's trace,
So remember โleads,โ with this knowledge embrace!
Do you have any questions? Letโs discuss it now,
Understanding words is how we learn somehow!