Metals And Non-Metals Flashcards
1
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Alloy
Examples:;
A
An alloy metal can be a mixture of two or more metals For example:; Solder Steel Brass Bronze
2
Q
Solder
A
Soldering two metals together
3
Q
Steel
A
Support structure of a building
4
Q
Brass
A
Musical instruments
5
Q
Bronze
A
Statues
6
Q
Rusting
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Rusting is a chemical process that changes iron into a new substance
Both water and air are needed for rusting
7
Q
Methods of rust prevention
A
Paint
Oil
Galvanising
8
Q
Test for hydrogen
A
Activity series Calcium (Most reactive) Magnesium Zinc Copper (least reactive)
When mixed with water/acid, hydrogen gas is given off
It burns with a pop
9
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Properties of metals
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- They conduct heat
- They conduct electricity
- They can be shiny (lustrous)
- They can be beaten into shape (malleable)
- They can be stretched (ductile)
