Materials Flashcards
Property
Can be measured and is quoted with a unit
physical property
can be observed without the identity of the substance. Colour, density, hardness, melting point, ductility…
Chemical property
The ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change. Flamability, reactivity, PH, solubility
Gases in the air
Nitrogen- 78% Oxygen- 20.9% Argon gases- 0.9% Carbon dioxide- 0.03% Other gases- 0.17%
Which gas reacts with MOST metals
Oxygen
Test for oxygen
glowing splint relights
Oxygen molecule
Formed by two atoms
Metal + Oxygen —>
Metal oxide
Rust is
Iron Oxide
How does rust compare with iron
It has poorer chemical properties
Best conditions for rust to form
Water and Oxygen
Metal + Water —>
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
Metal + Acid —>
Salt + Hydrogen
Metal oxide + acid —>
Salt + Water
Metal carbonate + acid
Salt + Carbon dioxide + water