Properties of metals Flashcards
1
Q
What does the term ‘good conductor of heat’ mean?
A
heat passes easily through it.
2
Q
What does the term ‘good conductor of electricity’ mean?
A
electricity passes easily through it.
3
Q
What are insulators of heat?
A
materials that heat doesn’t pass through easily
4
Q
Name 3 common metals
A
copper, iron, tin
5
Q
Are metals or non-metals brittle?
A
Non - metals
6
Q
Are metals or non-metals good conductors of heat?
A
metals
7
Q
What does malleable mean?
A
that they can be hammered into shape
8
Q
Are metals or non metals malleable
A
metals
9
Q
Name one metals which is liquid at room temperature
A
mercury
10
Q
What state are metals usually in at room temperature
A
Solid
