Bonding in metals & alloys Flashcards
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Describe the bonding in alloys
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Alloys have different sized atoms which makes them harder to move because they no longer can slide past each other
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Describe the bonding in metals
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When metals and atoms bond they form a sea of free electrons.
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Why are alloys harder than PURE metals?
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Because it’s a metal mixed with another substance e.g steel = iron and carbon
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What is a smart alloy?
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Smart alloys can be return to their original shape after being deformed
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Why can metals be easily shaped?
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The atoms are all the same shape which makes it easier for them to be easily shaped and moved
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Give an example of an smart alloy
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braces and glasses
