Metals and Non Metals Flashcards
Rusting
Rusting is the corrosion of iron (FE)
Corrosion
Corrosion is an undesirable process whereby a metal changes to its oxide or some other compound by combining with oxogen from the air
Rust Prevention
Greasing , Galvanising , Painting
Galvanising
Coating with zinc
The Activity Series
All metals have similar properties but do not react at
the same rate
A good way to compare metals is to see how they react with water and acid
Properties of Metals
Electrical conductors , Heat conductors, high melting point, shiny, malleable , ductile, sonorous
Reactivity
Calcium,Magnesium,Zinc,Copper
Cats Make Zebras Cry
When metals react with an acid
Hydrogen gas is given off
Zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid to form
Zinc chloride and hydrogen