metals Flashcards
what is metallic bonding?
electrostatic force of attraction between positively charged ions and delocalised electrons
why are metals good conductors of electricity and heat?
due to the presence of delocalised electrons
what happens when metals take part in chemical reactions?
lose electrons
oxidation
loss of electrons
reduction
gain of electrons
what is it called when an oxidation and reduction reaction occurs together?
redox
metal + oxygen
metal oxide
metal + water
metal hydroxide + hydrogen
how do you prevent moisture getting into contact with the surface of a highly reactive metal?
store it under oil
metal + acid
salt + hydrogen
what are examples of unreactive metals found in the earths crust?
- gold
- silver
- mercury
what is an ore?
a naturally occurring compound of a metal
what is extraction?
the sepeation of a metal from other elements in the ore
why are mercury gold and silver found uncombined?
they are unreactive
why cant most metals be extracted by heat alone?
they are too strongly bonded