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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Define malleability as a physical property of metals.
Describe the appearance of most metals.
Describe the physical state of most metals at room temperature.
Describe why metals are used in electrical wiring.
Explain why iron is used in construction.
Explain why metals are malleable and ductile in terms of their atomic structure.
Explain why metals are shiny.
Explain why metals are used in making cooking utensils.
Which metal is commonly used for making electrical wires due to its high conductivity?
(1) Iron
(2) Copper
(3) Zinc
(4) Lead
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
(1) Iron
(2) Mercury
(3) Copper
(4) Aluminium
Which of the following is a property of metals?
(1) Poor conductor of heat
(2) Non-lustrous
(3) Sonorous
(4) Brittle
Which of the following is a property that distinguishes metals from non-metals?
(1) Dullness
(2) Brittleness
(3) Malleability
(4) Poor conductivity
Fill in the blank: The ability of a metal to be drawn into thin wires is called _______.
Fill in the blank: The property of metals to be hammered into thin sheets is called _______.
Fill in the blank: The property of metals to produce a ringing sound when struck is called _______.
Metals are generally _______ (hard/soft) except for a few like sodium and potassium.
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 non-lustrous.
True or False: All metals are hard and cannot be scratched easily.
True or False: All metals are solid at room temperature.
