56 - Properties Of Metals Flashcards
What are the three main properties of metals?
Strong, but can be bent or hammered into shapes
Good conductors of heat
Good conductors of electricity
Why is a metal saucepan base effective?
Because metal conducts heat well
What does a metal’s strength and ability to bend make it ideal for?
Bridges
Car bodies
Why is metal used for electrical wires?
Because metal is a good electrical conductor
Which metal is a good conductor of electricity, strong but bendable, and does not react with water?
Copper
What are some properties of titanium?
Low density
Very strong
Corrosion resistant
What is the difference in properties between aluminium and titanium?
Titanium is much stronger
Which metal might be used for plumbing pipes and why?
Copper, as it can be bent and does not react with water
What is metal fatigue?
When metals are strained for too long and break as a result of being “tired”
Where are the non-metals on the periodic table?
The far right
