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I can identify the location of metals on the periodic table.
I can describe the properties of certain metals.
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Brittle: Property of a non-metal, where it can be turned into powder form.
Conductor: Property of a metal, where it allows electrons to flow through it.
Ductile: Property of a metal, where it is able to be pulled into wires.
Lustrous: Property of a metal, where it is shiny.
Magnetic: Property of a metal, where it is attracted to magnets.
Malleable: Property of a metal, where it can be reshaped without breaking.
Don't make up a random property of a metal. The best properties of metals to use in your explanations are: conductivity, lustre, malleability, ductility, magnetism, not reactive. If it's not on this list, stop and think "does it make sense?"
Do not confuse 'malleablilty' and 'ductility'. Malleability is the property of being able to be bent or shaped without breaking. Whereas ductility is the property of being able to be drawn into wires.
When explaining why a certain metal is useful for a certain application, do not forget to link the property of the metal back to the application. E.g. Aluminium is useful for building the body of planes because it is malleable, which means it can be bent into an aerodynamic shape. Aluminium is also light weight, which means the plane won't need as much fuel to lift from the ground.
Task called '9MW Concept 4: Metals vs Non-Metals'.
Metals and Non-Metals
Properties of Metals
Metals and non-metals can be identified from their position on the periodic table.
Elements can be classified as metals or non-metals. Metals are placed on the left-hand side, and non-metals are placed on the right-hand side of the periodic table. Nearly 2/3 of all elements are metals.
The zigzag line in the diagrams below separates the metals on the left, from the non-metals on the right.
The block in between Group 2 and Group 3 is where transition metals are placed. We will not be discussing transition metals any further.
Non-metals have 3 properties you should know about:
Soft
BRITTLE (can be turned into powder form)
Dull
Non-metals are NOT LUSTROUS, DUCTILE, MALLEABLE, CONDUCTOR or MAGNETIC.
There are 4 properties you must know about:
CONDUCTIVITY - All metals are good conductors of electricity.
LUSTRE - Most metals are lustrous (shiny)
MALLEABILITY - Metals can be reshaped without breaking
DUCTILITY - Metals can be pulled into wires
MAGNETISM - SOME Metals are attracted to magnets.
Many of these physical properties are unique to metals, and because of that, metals are used for many situations that other non-metals could not be used.
Reddish-brown in colour.
Malleable
Ductile
Good heat and electrical conductivity
Electrical wires
Heating pipes
Roofing
Ductile, malleable, tough.
Shrinks on cooling.
Making water pipes, gas pipes, and sewers.
Making ornamental castings, such as brackets, gates, lamp posts, spiral staircases, etc.
Making parts of machinery.
Can be used to form temporary magnets.
Used where a tough metal is required.
Can be cut with a knife.
Lustrous (shiny) & heavy metal.
Bluish-grey colour.
Very soft & malleable at room temperature.
Toilet fittings, water-proof, & acid-proof chambers.
Gas pipes, roof gutters.
Damp-proof courses of buildings, cable coverings.
Plates for storage batteries, covering for electrical cables.
Silver in colour.
Very strong but light in weight.
Very good conductor of heat and electricity.
Non-magnetic substance.
Soft & malleable.
Ductile.
Making automobile bodies, engine parts.
Conductive of heat and electricity.
Manufacture of electrical conductors.
Making drink cans, high tension wires.
Yellow gold in colour.
Very soft and malleable, and heavy in weight.
Very good conductor of heat and electricity.
Ductile
Jewellery and decorative objects.
Manufacture of audio wires and fittings.
Gold bars and coins.