Multiple Choice
Why does lead have so many industrial uses?
A) It is extremely cheap to mine and process.
B) It has very strong bonds, making is a valuable hard mineral used for vehicles.
C) It is a metal, and therefore is an excellent conductor of electricity and is used for power lines.
D) It can be easily cast, molded, and shaped, as well as be used for its chemical properties in glazes, batteries, and gasoline.
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