Why can metal utensils get too hot to touch when you are cooking with them?

When you cook with metal utensils, they can become very hot because metals are excellent conductors of heat. This means that they transfer heat very quickly, and they can heat up quickly when placed in contact with a heat source. In addition, metal utensils can often have a large surface area that is exposed to the heat, which also allows them to absorb a lot of heat. To avoid burns, it is important to handle metal utensils with caution when cooking, such as using a potholder or oven mitt when necessary.