Properties Of Metals And Alloys Flashcards
1
Q
What characterizes the structure of metals?
A
Giant structures of atoms with strong metallic bonding.
2
Q
Why do most metals have high melting and boiling points?
A
Due to the strong metallic bonding.
3
Q
How are atoms arranged in pure metals?
A
In layers, allowing them to be bent and shaped.
4
Q
Why are pure metals often mixed with other metals to make alloys?
A
Pure metals are too soft, and alloys are harder.
5
Q
What skill should students develop regarding alloys and pure metals?
A
Explaining why alloys are harder than pure metals in terms of the distortion of atomic layers in the structure of a pure metal.
