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What is one of the main reasons metals can be easily shaped into different forms?
What is one of the main reasons metals can be easily shaped into different forms?
- They are always shiny.
- They are malleable. (correct)
- They can be found in ores.
- They are lightweight.
Which characteristic of metals allows them to be used in electrical wiring?
Which characteristic of metals allows them to be used in electrical wiring?
- They are opaque.
- They conduct electricity well. (correct)
- They are easy to mine.
- They are naturally occurring.
What is the term used for rocks that contain a large amount of metal?
What is the term used for rocks that contain a large amount of metal?
- Ores (correct)
- Metalloids
- Crystals
- Minerals
How does heat travel through metals?
How does heat travel through metals?
Why might someone accidentally burn their hand on a metal pot?
Why might someone accidentally burn their hand on a metal pot?
What does it mean for metals to be opaque?
What does it mean for metals to be opaque?
What has changed over time in the way metals are extracted from ores?
What has changed over time in the way metals are extracted from ores?
Which of the following is NOT a property commonly associated with metals?
Which of the following is NOT a property commonly associated with metals?
Where can metals be found?
Where can metals be found?
How are metals described when they can be easily bent into different shapes?
How are metals described when they can be easily bent into different shapes?
Flashcards
What is a metal?
What is a metal?
A material that can occur naturally or be a combination of materials mixed by people, characterized by shininess and being easily bent.
What are ores?
What are ores?
Rocks that contain a large amount of metal.
What is mining?
What is mining?
The process of extracting metal from ores.
What is malleability?
What is malleability?
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What is opacity?
What is opacity?
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What is a good conductor (of heat)?
What is a good conductor (of heat)?
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What is a good conductor (of electricity)?
What is a good conductor (of electricity)?
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How are metals used in everyday life?
How are metals used in everyday life?
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Where are metals found?
Where are metals found?
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How is metal extracted?
How is metal extracted?
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Study Notes
What is Metal?
- Metals are naturally occurring materials or combinations of naturally occurring materials.
- Distinguishing characteristic: Shiny and easily bent (malleable).
Where to Find Metals
- Metals are found in rocks called ores, located both above and below the earth's surface.
- Ores contain metals that need to be extracted (mined).
- Mining methods have evolved from simple tools to large-scale mechanized operations.
Physical Properties of Metals
- Shiny: Metals have a characteristic luster.
- Malleable: They can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking (useful for diverse applications).
- Opaque: Light cannot pass through them (unlike glass).
- Excellent Conductors: Electricity & heat can travel easily through metals (important in wiring and cooking).
Metal Conduction
- Metals are good conductors of heat.
- Heat travels quickly through metals, making them suitable for cooking utensils.
How Metals Are Used
- Metals are used in a vast array of applications: Jewelry, wires, cooking utensils, keys, coins, construction materials, automobiles, appliances, and even space-related components (rockets and satellites).
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