Pure Metal - GCSE Chemistry Definition

A pure metal is a substance made entirely of one type of element, with no other elements mixed in. In a pure metal, all the atoms are the same, forming a regular, uniform structure.

Pure metals have properties such as:

• High melting points

• Good electrical and thermal conductivity

• A shiny appearance (lustre)

However, pure metals are often soft or malleable, so they are sometimes mixed with other elements to form alloys, which are stronger and more useful.

Examples of pure metals include gold, silver, and copper, which are used in electronics, wires, and jewellery.