5.1 metals and non-metals Flashcards
1
Q
ductile meaning
A
metals can be drawn out into wires
2
Q
what is sonorous?
A
when metals make a ringing sound like a bell when they are hit
3
Q
malleable meaning
A
can be hammered or bent into shape
4
Q
magnetic meaning
A
when metals can stick to other metals/magnets
5
Q
what is the metal that is a liquid at room temperature
A
mercury
6
Q
brittle meaning
A
it can shatter or break easily
7
Q
insulators meaning
A
they don’t conduct heat/electricity well
8
Q
why are gold and silver used for jewellery?
A
they are shiny, beautiful, and expensive
9
Q
where are metals found in the periodic table?
A
the left side
10
Q
what is sulfur used for?
A
it can be added to rubber to make it hard
11
Q
what are the metals in the periodic table?
A
