Metals and Non-Metals (Junior Cert Science): Flashcards
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Location of metals in periodic table
Location of metals in periodic table
Left side and centre
Only metal that is liquid at room temp
Only metal that is liquid at room temp
Mercury
Malleability meaning
Malleability meaning
Can be hammered into shapes without breaking
Ductility meaning
Ductility meaning
Can be stretched and drawn into thin wires
Non-metals as electrical conductors
Non-metals as electrical conductors
Poor conductors (used as insulators)
Alloy definition
Alloy definition
Mixture of 2+ metals or metal + element
Steel composition
Steel composition
Iron and carbon
Conditions needed for rusting
Conditions needed for rusting
Both oxygen and water must be present
Galvanising process
Galvanising process
Coating iron/steel with zinc to prevent rust
Brass composition
Brass composition
Copper and zinc