Metals Conducting Heat and Cutting Ability Quiz

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Which property makes metals like mercury and potassium good conductors of heat?

  • Hardness
  • Low melting point
  • Shiny appearance
  • High boiling point (correct)

Which metal is an exception as it has a very low melting point compared to other metals?

  • Gallium (correct)
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Gold

Why are nonmetals generally not good conductors of electricity?

  • They are shiny
  • They lack free electrons for conductivity (correct)
  • They have high melting points
  • They are usually in a gaseous state

Which type of substance exhibits a metallic luster in its solid state?

<p>Metals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nonmetal is the exception by being a good conductor of electricity?

<p>Carbon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property allows metals to conduct electricity both in liquid and solid states?

<p>Conductivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of diamonds makes them a poor conductor of electricity?

<p>Lack of free electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is known for its high thermal conductivity?

<p>Mercury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is shiny, has a low melting point, and is not a good conductor of electricity?

<p>Graphite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of metals decreases with exposure to atmospheric oxygen?

<p>Conductivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of substance has the property of brittleness?

<p>Nonmetals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of metals allows them to change shape without breaking?

<p>Malleability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dipping the copper wire in ferrous sulphate solution?

<p>To observe if a reaction takes place between copper and ferrous sulphate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one recognize that a reaction has taken place in this experiment?

<p>By noting a change in the appearance or properties of the metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using reactivity series of metals in this experiment?

<p>To identify which metal is more reactive than another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are oxygen, water, and acids not useful in determining the relative reactivity of all metals?

<p>Because they react differently with different metals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of observing continually at fixed intervals during the experiment?

<p>To document any changes that may occur over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the displacement reaction of metals with solutions serve as a useful tool?

<p>To predict how one metal will react with a solution of another metal's salt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Properties of Metals and Nonmetals

  • Metals like mercury and potassium are good conductors of heat due to their high thermal conductivity.
  • Mercury is an exception among metals, having a very low melting point compared to others.
  • Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of electricity because they do not have free electrons to carry electrical current.
  • Metals exhibit a metallic luster in their solid state.
  • Carbon (in the form of graphite) is an exception among nonmetals, being a good conductor of electricity.

Properties of Metals

  • Metals can conduct electricity in both liquid and solid states due to the mobility of their electrons.
  • The high thermal conductivity of metals, such as copper, makes them useful for conducting heat.
  • The property of metals that allows them to change shape without breaking is malleability.
  • Metals can react with atmospheric oxygen, leading to a decrease in their ductility.

Properties of Nonmetals

  • Diamonds have a poor electrical conductivity due to the strong covalent bonds between their carbon atoms.
  • The property of diamonds that makes them poor conductors of electricity is their strong covalent bonds.

Experimental Techniques

  • Dipping a copper wire in ferrous sulphate solution helps to observe the reaction and identify the reactivity of metals.
  • Recognizing a reaction has taken place can be done by observing changes such as color changes, gas formation, or precipitation.
  • The reactivity series of metals is useful in determining the relative reactivity of metals, as it helps to predict the outcome of displacement reactions.
  • Oxygen, water, and acids are not useful in determining the relative reactivity of all metals, as they may react with some metals but not others.
  • Observing the experiment at fixed intervals allows for the monitoring of reaction rates and the identification of patterns.
  • The displacement reaction of metals with solutions serves as a useful tool for determining the reactivity of metals and predicting their behavior in different situations.

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