Metals And Non Metals Flashcards
Corrosion
An undesirable process where by a metal changes to its oixie nor some other compound by combining with oxygen
Rusting
The corrosion of Fe ( iron )
What happens when metals react with an acid
Hydrogen gas is given off
What does zinc with hydrochloric acid form
Zinc chloride and hydrogen
Metals
Hard , dense , shiny and have high melting points
Malleable
Means can be hammered in to different shapes
Unreactive metals
Can be found in nature eg gold and silver
Rusting
needs water and oxygen
What prevents corrosion
Paint grease galvanising chrome plating
Galvanising
putting a layer of zinc on iron to prevent rusting
Bronze
Copper and tin
Brass
Copper and zinc
Steel
Iron and carbon
Solder
Lead and tin
Cats make zebras cry
Reactivity series in order : calcium , magnesium , zinc , copper