Metals Flashcards
0
Q
Name the metals
A
Copper, Zinc, Aluminuim, Iron, Aurum, Argentum
1
Q
How can the periodic table be divided?
A
Metals on the left/middle
Non-metals on right
2
Q
Non-metals
A
Carbon, oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
3
Q
What are some properties of metals
A
Lustrous Usually solids at room temp Malleable Ductile Good conductors Most rust
4
Q
What is a metal alloy
A
When metals are mixed together
5
Q
Examples of metal alloys?
A
Bronze- Copper+Tin- statues
Brass- Copper+Zinc-instruments
Solder-Lead+tin-soldering
6
Q
What is corrosion
A
A process whereby a metal changes to its oxide or some other compound by combing with oxygen from air
7
Q
What is rusting
A
Iron reacts with water+oxygen to form iron oxide (rust)
8
Q
Name some ways to prevent rusting.
A
Painting with water proof paint-prevents water getting at object
Greasing- same ^^
Galvanising- thin layer of zinc
