Giant metallic structures Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
why are metals malleable
A
the layers of atoms in a giant metallic structure can slide over each other
2
Q
what are alloys
A
are a mixture of metals
3
Q
why are alloys harder than metals
A
because the regular layers are distorted by atoms of different sizes in an alloy
4
Q
ductile meaning
A
can be drawn out into wires
5
Q
are metals ductile
A
yes
