Metals Flashcards
1
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transition metals
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metals found in the middle of the periodic table and typically have high boiling points
2
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metallic bonding
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the electrons flow freely (delocalised)
3
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alloy
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2 or more different elements but the primary element is a metal
4
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reactivity series
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is the order of reactivity of certain elements
5
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displacement
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when a metal with a high reactivity displaces a metal with a lower reactivity in a mixture
6
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ion
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an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge
7
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cations
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ions with a positive charge
8
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anions
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ions with a negative charge
9
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rusting
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is when a metal reacts with both oxygen and water to create a form of layer on the metal
10
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corrosion
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the deterioration of a metal resulting from a reaction
