5.2 comparing metals and non-metals

Question 1

name 2 properties of metals

Answer 1

1. most are solid at room temperature
2. they are shiny
3. they conduct heat and electricity well
4. they are malleable, ductile and sonorous

Question 2

name 2 properties of non-metals

Answer 2

1. many are gases at room temperature
2. they are dull
3. they are brittle
4. they do not conduct heat or electricity well

Question 3

mercury is a metal. what unusual property does it have?

Answer 3

it is liquid at room temperature

Question 4

list 5 objects that are made from metal, and 5 that are non-metal

Answer 4

examples

metal: tin can, steel spoon, fridge, steel fork, metal bucket, metal watch, magnet

non-metal: plastic bag, table, hat, pencil paper, fabric, plates

Question 5

write down 2 things metals can do better than non-metal

Answer 5

examples:

can easily bend, strong and doesn’t break (can use to make construction items like bridge) can make into jewellery because its shiny, can be hammered into shape easily