Metals

• What are some properties of metals ?

  Malleability, ductility, conductivity, luster, and high melting point.
• Why are metals malleable ?

  Metallic bonding allows the layers to slide over one another , allowing metals to be easily deformed without breaking.
• What metal is used for drinks cans ?

  Aluminum
• Why is aluminium used in drinks cans ?


  Lightweight , malleable and non toxic
• What metal is used in surgical items ?


  titanium and Stainless steel
• What metal is used in bike frames and car body panels ?

  Mild steel
• what metal is used in drain covers ?

  Cast iron
• Why is mild steel used in bike frames and car panels ?


  tough and ductile
• Why is stainless steel used in surgical items and cutlery ?

  its not corrosive and tough
• What metal is used in wires ?

  copper
• Why is copper used in wires ?

  its ductile so can be stretched into thin wires and a good electrical conductor
• What are ferrous metals ?


  Metals that contain iron.
• What are non ferrous metals ?

  Metals that do not contain iron.
• What is an alloy ?

  A mixture of two or more metals.