Key Words - Autumn Assesment Year 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Atom
A
Make up everything, smallest part of an element.
2
Q
Element
A
Made up of one type of atom.
3
Q
Compound
A
Two or more ELEMENTS joined together (different types)
4
Q
Mixture
A
Contains two or more different substances.
They’re not joined together, you can separate them.
5
Q
Molecules
A
When two or more ATOMS join together.
The same - element
Different elements - compound
6
Q
High tensile strength
- metal or non-metal?
- what does it mean?
A
It means something is strong and tough
metals
7
Q
Malleable
- metal or non-metal?
- what does it mean?
A
easily shaped
metals
8
Q
Ductile
- metal or non-metal?
- what does it mean?
A
Drawn into wires
Metals
9
Q
Sonorous
- metal or non-metal?
- what does it mean?
A
Makes a dong sound when hit
metals
10
Q
Brittle
- metal or non-metal?
- what does it mean?
A
Can shatter easily
Non-metals
11
Q
Dull
- metal or non-metal?
- what does it mean?
A
Don’t reflect light well, not smooth surface
Non-metals
