Properties of metals Flashcards
What is some properties of aluminium?
Low density
corrosion resistant
What are some uses of aluminum?
window frames
electrical cables
aircraft
What are some properties of copper?
Hard, strong.
High melting point
good conductor of electricity
Uses of copper?
Pipes because it has a high melting point.
Plumbing
Properties of gold?
Shiny
Easy to shape
Uses for gold?
Tooth fillings
Jewellery
electrical circuits
Which metals in the reactivity series are more likely to corrode easier?
The higher up ones because they react more easily with oxygen.
Why does corrosion happen?
because the metal is being oxidised.
What are some typical properties of metals?
They are strong and hard to break.
Good at conducting heat.
Conduct electricity.
Building materials.