Metals Flashcards
1
Q
What are ferrous metals?
A
Contain iron
E.g iron,steel
Usually magnetic
2
Q
What are non ferrous metals?
A
Don’t contain iron
E.g aluminium, tin, copper, zinc, silver, gold
Some are magnetic
3
Q
What is a pure metal?
A
An element eg iron, copper, gold
4
Q
What is an alloy?
A
Mixture of 2+ elements eg iron + copper
5
Q
What are the properties of metals?
A
Hard + strong
Solids at room temp(except mercury)
Shiny lustre when polished
Good conductors of heat + electricity
Dense
Malleable, ductile
