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METALS. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL. Luster- how shiny an object is. Usually categorized as shiny or dull. Another physical property of metals. MALLEABILITY -the ability to be hammered, pressed or bent into shape w/out breaking. Yes, another physical property of metal.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL • Luster- how shiny an object is. Usually categorized as shiny or dull.
Another physical property of metals • MALLEABILITY -the ability to be hammered, pressed or bent into shape w/out breaking.
Yes, another physical property of metal. • DUCTILITY - the ability to be pulled or drawn out into a wire.
More Physical Properties of Metal • Magnetism - the ability to attract or repel magnetic materials or become magnetic.
color • Metals can be different colors. • This is another physical property.
THE FINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF METAL • CONDUCTIVITY - the ability to transfer heat or electricity.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL • REACTIVITY- the ease & speed w/ which elements combine or react. • CORROSION- the destruction of a metal when iron is exposed to oxygen.
Groups of METALS Alkali Metals Alkaline Earth Metals Transition Metals Mixed-Grouped Metals Lanthanides Actinides
ALKALI METALS • Group 1 • VERY reactive • Shiny • Soft (you can cut with a knife) • Brainiac Alkali Metals Video
ALKALINE EARTH METALS • Group 2 • Reactive (not as reactive as group 1) • Fairly hard • Gray-white • Good conductors of electricity
TRANSITION METALS • Groups 3-12 • Hard • Shiny • Good conductors of electricity • Form colorful compounds
MIXED GROUP METALS • Metals in groups 13-15 • Not very reactive
LANTHANIDES • Soft • Malleable • Shiny • High conductivity • Used to make alloys
ACTINIDES • Some are found naturally. • Others created artificially. • Unstable elements.
REVIEW QUESTIONS • Give an example of how ductility can be useful? • What property of metals led to the use of plastic or wood handles on many metal cooking utensils? • What group contains the most reactive metals? • What area of the periodic table would you look to find a metal good for coating another metal to protect it from corrosion?
ANSWERS • Copper’s ductility allows copper to be drawn into wires that carry electricity. • Metals are good conductors of heat. Plastic or wood handles, which do not conduct heat, protect hands from the heat. • Alkali metals, Group 1 • Groups 13-15