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What defines an alloy?
What defines an alloy?
- A solid solution of gases under pressure.
- A mixture of two or more different metals or a metal and another element. (correct)
- A combination of one metal and a non-metal only.
- An element combined with a polymer.
Which statement about metals is true?
Which statement about metals is true?
- All metals are non-reactive to air and water.
- Metals typically have more than three electrons in their outermost shell.
- All metals have a low thermal conductivity.
- Most metals are good conductors of electricity due to free electrons. (correct)
What is a property of metals that contributes to rusting in iron?
What is a property of metals that contributes to rusting in iron?
- All metals corrode at the same rate.
- Metals lack malleability and ductility.
- Metals are non-reactive and do not corrode.
- Rusting occurs when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a main physical property of metals?
Which of the following is NOT a main physical property of metals?
How can rusting be prevented in metals?
How can rusting be prevented in metals?
Which property of metals allows them to be shaped without breaking?
Which property of metals allows them to be shaped without breaking?
What property describes a metal's ability to return to its original shape when deformed?
What property describes a metal's ability to return to its original shape when deformed?
Which property allows metals to conduct heat or electricity?
Which property allows metals to conduct heat or electricity?
Which property is associated with the ability of metals to resist wear or deformation?
Which property is associated with the ability of metals to resist wear or deformation?
What is the term used to describe a metal's property that allows it to be drawn into wires?
What is the term used to describe a metal's property that allows it to be drawn into wires?
Which property indicates that metals can make a ringing sound when struck?
Which property indicates that metals can make a ringing sound when struck?
Which of the following metals is considered a noble metal due to its nonreactive nature?
Which of the following metals is considered a noble metal due to its nonreactive nature?
What property of metals allows them to be melted by the application of heat?
What property of metals allows them to be melted by the application of heat?
Which metals are known for not corroding easily and are ideal for jewelry?
Which metals are known for not corroding easily and are ideal for jewelry?
What is a characteristic of alkali metals?
What is a characteristic of alkali metals?
Which of the following metals is classified as a poor metal?
Which of the following metals is classified as a poor metal?
What is the typical result when magnesium reacts with steam?
What is the typical result when magnesium reacts with steam?
What product is formed when sodium reacts with water?
What product is formed when sodium reacts with water?
Which type of metal is typically used for industrial purposes due to its strength?
Which type of metal is typically used for industrial purposes due to its strength?
What is the outcome when metals react with acids?
What is the outcome when metals react with acids?
Which statement correctly describes the reactivity of metals?
Which statement correctly describes the reactivity of metals?
What is the primary cause of corrosion in metals?
What is the primary cause of corrosion in metals?
What is rusting specifically a term for?
What is rusting specifically a term for?
What is the primary benefit of the layer of aluminium oxide formed on aluminium surfaces?
What is the primary benefit of the layer of aluminium oxide formed on aluminium surfaces?
Which metal is mentioned as having high resistance to corrosion?
Which metal is mentioned as having high resistance to corrosion?
Which factor is mentioned as influencing the rate of rusting?
Which factor is mentioned as influencing the rate of rusting?
Which of the following is not a main type of mining?
Which of the following is not a main type of mining?
What does the pretreatment of ore aim to achieve?
What does the pretreatment of ore aim to achieve?
Why does aluminium not corrode in the presence of oxygen?
Why does aluminium not corrode in the presence of oxygen?
In a reaction involving copper sulfate and iron, what is produced?
In a reaction involving copper sulfate and iron, what is produced?
Which method involves using air and flotation agents to separate ore particles?
Which method involves using air and flotation agents to separate ore particles?
In the gravity concentration method, what determines how particles separate?
In the gravity concentration method, what determines how particles separate?
What happens to metals when they corrode?
What happens to metals when they corrode?
Which step typically comes after mining in the extraction of metals?
Which step typically comes after mining in the extraction of metals?
How does a metal's position in the reactivity series affect its corrosion resistance?
How does a metal's position in the reactivity series affect its corrosion resistance?
What is the role of the rotating drum in magnetic separation?
What is the role of the rotating drum in magnetic separation?
What structural arrangement do atoms in pure metals form?
What structural arrangement do atoms in pure metals form?
What term describes a mineral deposit that is concentrated enough for economical recovery?
What term describes a mineral deposit that is concentrated enough for economical recovery?
Why are metals generally good conductors of heat and electricity?
Why are metals generally good conductors of heat and electricity?
What property allows metals to be malleable and ductile?
What property allows metals to be malleable and ductile?
What accounts for the high melting and boiling points of metals?
What accounts for the high melting and boiling points of metals?
What structure do delocalized electrons form in metals?
What structure do delocalized electrons form in metals?
How do metals resist shattering when force is applied?
How do metals resist shattering when force is applied?
What is the role of the 'sea of electrons' in metallic bonding?
What is the role of the 'sea of electrons' in metallic bonding?
Which of the following is NOT a typical property of metals?
Which of the following is NOT a typical property of metals?
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Metallic Bonding
Metallic Bonding
A strong attractive force between positively charged metal ions and a sea of delocalized electrons.
Delocalized Electrons
Delocalized Electrons
Free to move throughout the entire structure of a metal, not bound to a specific atom.
Malleability
Malleability
The ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking.
Ductility
Ductility
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Conductivity (Metals)
Conductivity (Metals)
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Strength (Metals)
Strength (Metals)
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Strength
Strength
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Solid State (Metals)
Solid State (Metals)
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Hardness (Metals)
Hardness (Metals)
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Malleability (Metals)
Malleability (Metals)
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Ductility (Metals)
Ductility (Metals)
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Elasticity (Metals)
Elasticity (Metals)
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Toughness (Metals)
Toughness (Metals)
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Fusibility (Metals)
Fusibility (Metals)
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Luster (Metals)
Luster (Metals)
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Noble Metals
Noble Metals
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Alkali Metals
Alkali Metals
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Alkali Earth Metals
Alkali Earth Metals
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Transition Metals
Transition Metals
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Poor Metals
Poor Metals
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Reactivity
Reactivity
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How do metals react with Oxygen?
How do metals react with Oxygen?
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How do metals react with Acids?
How do metals react with Acids?
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What is an alloy?
What is an alloy?
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What are noble metals?
What are noble metals?
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What is rusting?
What is rusting?
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What is malleability?
What is malleability?
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What is ductility?
What is ductility?
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What is Corrosion?
What is Corrosion?
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How does a metal's reactivity affect corrosion?
How does a metal's reactivity affect corrosion?
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Why doesn't Aluminium corrode?
Why doesn't Aluminium corrode?
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How does Rusting occur?
How does Rusting occur?
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How can metals be protected from corrosion?
How can metals be protected from corrosion?
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What happens when metals are exposed to the atmosphere?
What happens when metals are exposed to the atmosphere?
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How do acid rain and salt affect Rusting?
How do acid rain and salt affect Rusting?
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Aluminium Oxide Layer
Aluminium Oxide Layer
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Mineral
Mineral
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Ore
Ore
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Metallurgy
Metallurgy
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Ore Concentration
Ore Concentration
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Gravity Concentration
Gravity Concentration
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Flotation
Flotation
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Magnetic Separation
Magnetic Separation
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Study Notes
Metal Properties
- Metals are generally solid at room temperature
- They have high melting points
- They are good conductors of electricity and heat
- They are malleable (can be shaped)
- They are ductile (can be drawn into wires)
- They are strong
- They are dense
Structure of Metals
- Metal atoms are tightly packed in layers forming a regular lattice structure
- Outer electrons of metal atoms detach and create a 'sea' of delocalized electrons
- Delocalized electrons are free to move throughout the metal structure
- The positive metal ions are attracted to the sea of electrons, creating metallic bonding
High Melting Points
- Metals have high melting points because metallic bonding is strong
- Strong attraction between positively charged metal ions and the sea of free electrons makes it difficult for the atoms to separate
Conduction of Heat and Electricity
- Delocalized electrons in metals allow for efficient heat transfer throughout the structure when the metal is heated
- Delocalized electrons also efficiently conduct electricity, with movement of electrons corresponding to electrical current flow
Strength and Malleability
- Metallic bonds don't break when a metal is hit, allowing layers of metal ions to slide over each other
- This explains why metals are malleable (easy to shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires)
Properties of Metals
- Hardness: Resistance to abrasion, penetration, and permanent distortion
- Malleability: Ability to be hammered, rolled, or pressed into shapes without cracking
- Ductility: Capacity to be drawn into wires
- Elasticity: Ability to return to original shape after force is removed
- Toughness: Resistance to tearing or shearing and deformation without breaking
- Fusibility: Ability to become a liquid through heat application
- Conductivity: Ability to carry heat or electricity
- Luster: Shininess when cut, scratched or polished
- Sonorous: Ability to create a ringing sound when hit
Metallic Bonding
- True/False Statements:
- Metals have a lattice structure: True
- Metallic bonding is an attraction between metal ions: False, it's between delocalized electrons and metal ions
- Electrons have fixed places in the sea of electrons: False, electrons are delocalized
- Metallic bonding allows metals to conduct electricity: True
- Metallic bonding allows metals to be bent: True
- Metallic bonding lowers the melting point of metals: False, it increases it
Reactivity of Metals
- Reactivity is the rate and ease with which an element combines with other elements to form compounds
- Metals lose electrons to other atoms when reacting
- Some metals react very easily, while others do not react at all with other elements.
- The reactivity of metals is indicated by the reactivity series (a listing of metals in decreasing order of reactivity).
Chemical Properties of Metals
- Burning: Combining with oxygen to produce metal oxides. The metal oxides are usually basic
- Reactions with water: Different metals react differently with water
- Sodium reacts violently with water
- Magnesium reacts mildly with water but vigorously with steam
- Less reactive metals like copper, gold, and silver do not react with water
- Reactions with acids: Produce salts and hydrogen gas. Different metals react with acids at different rates.
- Replacing other metals: Some metals can displace less reactive metals in compounds; this occurs in a reaction, and is illustrated by examples.
Corrosion and Rusting
- Corrosion is a gradual destruction of metal, primarily from reactions with oxygen, water, or other chemicals in the environment.
- Rusting is a specific type of corrosion that occurs on iron and its alloys when exposed to water and oxygen
- Rusting can be prevented by coating the metal or using other protective methods
Occurrence of Metals
- Most metals are extracted from ores (mineral deposits).
- An ore is a mineral deposit that contains enough of a metal to be economically extracted and refined.
- Metals exist in various forms in the Earth's crust, sea water and ocean floor.
Metallurgy
- Metallurgy is the scientific study of extracting and refining metals from their ores.
- The process generally involves several steps including mining, ore dressing, reduction (converting from an ore to free metal), refining (purifying), and alloying (mixing with other metals for improved properties)
Mining Techniques
- Open cast mining: Excavating the earth to reach the ore and overburden.
- Underground mining: Excavating tunnels and shafts to uncover the ore.
- Open pit mining: Creating large, open pits to extract deep ore deposits.
- Dredging: Using specialized equipment in water bodies to collect the ore.
- Solution mining: Using solutions to dissolve the metal to extract the ore economically.
- Â Ore Concentration: Methods are used to concentrated the ore, such as flotation, gravity concentration to produce ore which is easier to process and use.
- Â Magnetic Separation: Separation of magnetic ore particles from non-magnetic materials, as a means of ore concentration.
Alloys
- An alloy is a metal mixture/combination where the component materials are bonded metallurgically (different than a chemical reaction)
- Alloys have specific properties different from the pure metals
- Steel, brass, and bronze are examples of alloys.
Summary
- Metals are lustrous, malleable, ductile, hard, dense, and have high melting points.
- Metals conduct heat and electricity efficiently due to delocalized electrons.
- Various factors can affect reactions of metals, like reactivity series and environment
- Metals exhibit different reactivity levels, influencing their behaviour.
- Specific metals like gold are less reactive, explaining their resistance to corrosion.
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