Iron, fe, is a solid at room temperature. iron is a shiny, bright white metal that is soft, malleable, ductile and strong. its surface is usually discolored by corrosion, since it combines readily with the oxygen of the air in the presence of moisture. the density of iron is 7.86 g/cc. iron is a good conductor of electricity and heat. consider the paragraph above. what is one chemical property of iron? a) iron is malleable. b) the density of iron is 7.86 g/cc. c) iron combines readily with oxygen. d) iron is a good conductor of electricity and heat.