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C9 - metals Flashcards

1
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define delocalised

A

free to move

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2
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define metallic bonding

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positive metal ions in a sea of delocalised electrons held by electrostatic forces

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3
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which bonds have giant lattice structure

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-metallic bonds
-ionic bonds
-giant covalent bonds

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4
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why can metals conduct electricity

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-delocalised electrons are free to move and carry charge freely through the structure

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5
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properties of metal

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-malleable
-high melting/ boiling point
-good thermal conductivity
-good electrical conductivity
-ductile

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6
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which metal has a low boiling point

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mercury

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7
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define malleable

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bent or hammered into shape

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8
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define ductile

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drawn into wires

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9
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why are metals malleable/ ductile

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-particles are in ordered structure
-layer can slide over each other

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10
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define good thermal/ electrical conductivity

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-can conduct heat/ electricity well

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11
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why do metals have good thermal/ electrical conductivity

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-delocalised electrons can more freely & carry energy/ charge through the structure
-Only energy can be passed by vibrating particles too

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12
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define alloy

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A mixture of a metal with another substance

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13
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why an alloy is more useful than the pure metal

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-it’s harder
-because other element disrupts the lattice structure &
-makes it more difficult to remove the layers form the metal

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14
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define brass

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An alloy of copper and zin

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15
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define steel

A

alloy that contains iron and other substances

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16
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Why is nickel and chromium alloyed with iron

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Chromium prevents rusting
nickel makes it harder

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17
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uses of aluminum

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-manufacture of aircraft - low density
-manufacture of overhead cables - low density, good electrical conductivity
-food containers - resistant to corrosion

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18
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uses of copper

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-in electrical wiring - good electrical conductivity

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19
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reactivity series

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-Please Stop Calling Me A Cute Zebra, I Like Hot Corn Soup Generally
-Potassium K
-Sodium Na
-Calcium Ca
-Magnesium Mg
-Aluminum Al
-Carbon C
-Zinc Zn
-Iron Fe
-Lead Pb
-Hydrogen H
-Copper Cu
-Silver Ag
-Gold Au
(K over Na because it has more periods)

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20
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How does the reactivity of a metal relate to how easy it is to extract from its ore

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-more reactive the metal, more difficult to extract the metal form its ore

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21
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How does the reactivity of a metal relate to its tendency to form a positive ion

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-more reactive the metal, easier to lose valance electrons and form positive ions

22
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what does hardness in metals mean

A

how easily it scratches

23
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how does reactivity series reactive with acid (H+)

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-K, Na, Ca = produce H2 + vigorous
-Mg to Fe = less reactive as go down
-Cu, Ag & Au = don’t react

24
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how does reactivity series reactive with O2

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-K & Na = burns brightly + vigorous
-Ca & Mg= forms oxide + burns brightly
-Al to Cu = less reactive as go down
-Ag & Au = don’t react

25
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how does reactivity series reactive with water (solid & liquid)

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-K, Na, Ca = react liquid water
-Mg to Fe = react with steam, less reactive as go down
-H to Au = don’t react

26
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symbol equation for Mg + HCl with state

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Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)

27
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symbol equation for Mg + O2 with state

A

2Mg (s) + O₂ (g) → MgO (s)

28
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symbol equation for Na + cold water with state

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2Na (s) + 2H₂O (l) → 2NaOH (aq) + H₂O (g)

29
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symbol equation for Mg + steam with state

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Mg (s) + 2H₂O (g) → MgO (s) + H₂ (g)

30
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define ore

A

A rock that contains a high enough percentage of metal for economic extraction

31
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formula for G1/2 metal + cold water

A

-> _________hydroxide + H2

32
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formula for G1/2 metal + steam

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-> _________oxide + H2

33
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word equation for rusting

A

Iron 3 + water + oxygen -> hydrated iron 3 oxide

34
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Why is it important that metals are recycled

A

metal ores are finite

35
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How are elements above carbon in the reactivity series extracted from their ores

A

Electrolysis

36
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How are elements below carbon in the reactivity series extracted from their ores

A

using carbon

37
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How is iron extracted from the metal ore hematite in the blast furnace

A

By heating with carbon

38
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what type of reaction is rusting

A

oxidation

39
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factors that increase rusting

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-more acid rain, more rust
-more salt, more rust
-need water + O2

40
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ways to prevent rusting

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-painting eg. car bodies
-oiling eg bicycle chains
-coated with a layer of plastic
-greasing eg nuts & bolts

41
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define galvanizing

A

coating iron/ steel in a layer of zinc

42
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how does galvanizing work

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-zinc is more reactive & reacts with O2 before iron (sacrificial protection)
-zinc stops O2 from reaching iron underneath

43
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define hematite

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-ore containing iron oxide
-Fe2O3

44
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define bauxite

A

-ore containing aluminum oxide
-Al2O3

45
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which elements don’t need to be extracted & why

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-Platinum & Silver
-they’re pure metals

46
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3 symbol equations with states for process of extracting iron from hematite

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-C (s) + O₂ (g) → CO₂ (g)
-C (s)+ CO₂ (g)→ 2CO (g)
-Fe₂O₃ (s) + 3CO (g) → 2Fe (L) + 3CO₂ (g)

47
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why limestone (CaCO₃) is used in the blast furnace

A

To remove acidic impurities such as silicon (IV) oxide

48
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2 symbol equations for process of removing impurities

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-CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂ (thermal decomposition)
-CaO + SiO₂ → CaSiO₃ (slag)

49
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uses of mild steel and stainless steel

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-mild steel for car bodies & machinery
-stainless steel for chemical plants and cutlery

50
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Describe and explain the apparent unreactivity of aluminum

A

Aluminum forms an oxide layer which protects the metal underneath

51
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what is coke

A

carbon

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