Metals and new 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 malting point, ductility…
Chemical property
The ability if 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- 0.003% Other gases- 0.17%
Which gas reacts with MOST metals
Oxygen
Test for oxygen
Glowing splint relights
Test for hydrogen
Lit splint goes out with a squeacky pop
Test for Carbon Dioxide
Lime water turns milky/ cloudy
Oxygen molecule is formed…
by two atoms
Metal + oxygen —>
Metal oxide
Rust is
Iron oxide
How does rust compares 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