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Which of the following is a physical property used to classify metals?
Which of the following is a physical property used to classify metals?
What happens to the surface of metals in their pure state?
What happens to the surface of metals in their pure state?
Which of the following metals is most likely to have a shiny appearance even after cleaning?
Which of the following metals is most likely to have a shiny appearance even after cleaning?
What term is used to describe the ability of metals to be hammered into thin sheets?
What term is used to describe the ability of metals to be hammered into thin sheets?
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Which of the following metals is most likely to exhibit malleability?
Which of the following metals is most likely to exhibit malleability?
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Why should sodium metal be handled with care?
Why should sodium metal be handled with care?
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Which property of metals is demonstrated by beating them into thin sheets?
Which property of metals is demonstrated by beating them into thin sheets?
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What property of metals allows them to be drawn into thin wires?
What property of metals allows them to be drawn into thin wires?
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Which metal is mentioned as the most ductile in the given text?
Which metal is mentioned as the most ductile in the given text?
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What is the best conductor of heat according to the given text?
What is the best conductor of heat according to the given text?
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What property of metals causes them to produce a sound when struck on a hard surface?
What property of metals causes them to produce a sound when struck on a hard surface?
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Which metal mentioned in the text is used for making cooking vessels?
Which metal mentioned in the text is used for making cooking vessels?
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What does the ability of metals to conduct electricity indicate?
What does the ability of metals to conduct electricity indicate?
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Study Notes
Physical Properties of Metals
- Luster is a physical property used to classify metals.
- In their pure state, the surface of metals tends to be shiny.
Malleability and Ductility
- Malleability is the ability of metals to be hammered into thin sheets.
- Copper is most likely to exhibit malleability.
- Ductility is the ability of metals to be drawn into thin wires.
- Copper is mentioned as the most ductile metal.
Special Properties of Metals
- Sodium metal should be handled with care due to its high reactivity.
- The ability of metals to conduct electricity indicates their electrical conductivity.
Other Properties
- The property of metals that allows them to produce a sound when struck on a hard surface is sonorousness.
- Copper is often used for making cooking vessels.
Conductivity
- Copper is the best conductor of heat.
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Description
This quiz covers the physical properties of metals and non-metals, their classification, and their uses in daily life. It explores the relationship between the properties of these elements and their practical applications.
