Properties Of Metals Flashcards
Where are the transition metals found:
In the centre block of the periodic table.
Where are metals found on the periodic table:
On the left and middle
What similar properties have transition metals got:
High melting points
Form very colourful compounds
What gives metals their properties:
The structure of metals
What do metals consist of:
A regular arrangement of atoms held together with metallic bonds
What do the metallic bonds give the metal:
A giant structure consisting of positive ions and free electrons
What does the giant metallic structure and strong bonds mean that metals have:
Extremely high melting points and boiling points and are insoluble
Typical properties of metals:
Conduct electricity well
Malleable