Metals (P1C6) Flashcards
1
Q
What makes metals such good conductors?
A
Metals are good conductors because they have delocalised electrons that can flow and carry charge.
2
Q
Why do most metals have high melting and boiling points?
A
Most metals have high melting and boiling points because they have very strong bonds and forces of attraction.
3
Q
Why are metals so easy to bend and shape?
A
Metals are easy to shape because the layers of the metal can slide over each other very easily.
4
Q
What is the definition of ductile?
A
The ductility of a metal is how easily it can undergo a change of form without breaking.
