Properties of Metals & Alloys (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Why do metals have high melting points?
Why do metals have high melting points?
They don't melt easily
Which two things do metals conduct well?
Which two things do metals conduct well?
Heat and electricity
What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
It can be bent without breaking
What is a brittle substance?
What is a brittle substance?
One that breaks easily when bent
Why is mercury unusual compared to most metals?
Why is mercury unusual 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 with at least one metal
How are atoms arranged in pure metals?
How are atoms arranged in pure metals?
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 sliding
What two elements make up steel?
What two elements make up steel?
Iron and carbon