Properties of Metals & Alloys (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why are metals suitable for high-temperature uses like cooking?
Why are metals suitable for high-temperature uses like cooking?
They have high melting points
Which two properties make metals ideal for pots and electrical wiring?
Which two properties make metals ideal for pots and electrical wiring?
Conduct heat and electricity
What does it mean that metals have high density?
What does it mean that metals have high density?
They are heavy for their size
What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
It bends without breaking
What does it mean for a substance to be brittle?
What does it mean for a substance to be brittle?
It breaks easily when bent
What is unusual about mercury compared to most metals?
What is unusual about mercury compared to most metals?
It is liquid at room temperature
Why can graphite conduct electricity despite being a non-metal?
Why can graphite conduct electricity despite being a non-metal?
It has free-moving electrons
What is an alloy?
What is an alloy?
A mixture of elements, with at least one metal
How are atoms arranged in a pure metal?
How are atoms arranged in a pure metal?
In neat rows forming a regular lattice
Why are alloys stronger than pure metals?
Why are alloys stronger than pure metals?
Different-sized atoms disrupt layer sliding
What is steel made from?
What is steel made from?
Iron and carbon