Physical Properties of Metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Physical Properties of Metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between malleability and ductility in metals.
Describe the general appearance of metals.
Explain why metals are used for making electrical wires.
Explain why sodium and potassium are stored under oil.
Name one metal that is liquid at room temperature.
State one reason why aluminium is used to make aircraft bodies.
Which property allows metals to be drawn into thin wires?
Which property of metals makes them suitable for making bells and musical instruments?
Which of the following is a soft metal that can be cut with a knife?
(1) Iron
(2) Sodium
(3) Copper
(4) Aluminium
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of metals?
(1) Malleability
(2) Ductility
(3) Reactivity with acids
(4) Electrical conductivity
Which of the following is NOT a typical property of metals?
(1) Lustrous
(2) Brittle
(3) Ductile
(4) Sonorous
Which of the following is the lightest metal?
(1) Aluminium
(2) Iron
(3) Lithium
(4) Zinc
Fill in the blank: The ability of metals to be hammered into thin sheets is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The property of metals that allows them to be drawn into wires is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The property of metals to produce a ringing sound when struck is called ________.
Metals are generally ________ (sonorous/non-sonorous).
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are generally brittle.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are generally good conductors of heat.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are generally sonorous.
True or False: All metals are hard and cannot be scratched easily.
