Properties of metals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main properties of metals?
A
Strong, but malleable
Good conductor for heat
Good conductor for electricity
2
Q
Why is a metal saucepan base effective?
A
Metal conducts heat well
3
Q
What does a metals strength and ability to bend make it ideal for?
A
Bridges
Car bodies
4
Q
Why is metal used in wires?
A
Metal is a good electricity conductor
5
Q
What are some properties of titanium?
A
Low density
Very strong
Corrosion resistant
6
Q
Which metal might be used for plumbing pipes and why?
A
Copper
It can be bent and doesn’t react with water
7
Q
What is metal fatigue?
A
When metals are strained for too long and break
8
Q
Where are the non-metals on the periodic table?
A
Far right
