Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What does ductile mean?
A
It can be drawn into wires.
2
Q
What does malleable mean?
A
Flexible/Can bend.
3
Q
What does ferrous mean?
A
Contains Iron.
4
Q
What is an alloy?
A
When a metal is mixed with another element.
5
Q
What are the processes involved in the gathering of metals?
A
Mining, refining, smelting.
6
Q
What is pig iron?
A
Iron from blast furnaces with high carbon intake.
7
Q
What is the primary source of Aluminium?
A
Bauxite Ore.
8
Q
What is aluminium used for?
A
Aluminium is used in cars and planes
And is mixed with copper, magnesium and manganese
9
Q
What is mining
A
The removal of ores from the earths crust
-(the source of iron and aluminium)
