Metals & Non-Metals (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Give 3 examples of metal elements
Give 3 examples of metal elements
Iron, magnesium, and gold
Appearance of metals when freshly cut
Appearance of metals when freshly cut
Shiny
Can metals conduct heat and electricity?
Can metals conduct heat and electricity?
Yes, they are good conductors
What does malleable mean?
What does malleable mean?
Can be bent and shaped without breaking
Metal that is liquid at room temp
Metal that is liquid at room temp
Mercury
What does sonorous mean for metals?
What does sonorous mean for metals?
They make a ringing sound when hit
Name 3 magnetic metals
Name 3 magnetic metals
Iron, cobalt, and nickel
Give 4 examples of non-metal elements
Give 4 examples of non-metal elements
Oxygen, carbon, sulfur, and chlorine
Appearance of non-metals
Appearance of non-metals
Dull (not shiny)
Are non-metals good conductors?
Are non-metals good conductors?
No, they are poor conductors (insulators)
Property of non-metals when solid
Property of non-metals when solid
Weak and brittle (easily break or shatter)
Density of non-metals
Density of non-metals
Low density (feel light for their size)
Non-metal that is liquid at room temp
Non-metal that is liquid at room temp
Bromine
How many non-metals are gases at room temp?
How many non-metals are gases at room temp?
Eleven