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Physical properties of metals

Lavinia Hayde Englisch 7 Karten

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1Ductility Application?The ability of a substance to be drawn into wire. They are capable of being able to be bent, twisted and drawn into forms without shattering
application: wires and metal taking
2Sonorous Relation to Metals ApplicationThe ability to produce sound.
These types of metal are commonly used to develop musical instruments.
Trumpet
3Electrical Conductivity Relation to metalsThe capability of a substance that permit an electrical current to pass through it.
Metals are good conductors of electricity
4Thermal Conductivity Relation to metals ApplicationThe ability of a substance that allows heat to pass through it
Metals are very good conductors of heat
Application: Cookware
5Malleability Relation to metals ApplicationThe capacity of a substance to be beaten into a sheet without breaking
Metals can be hammered, rolled and pressed into a range of forms without cracking
Application: Aluminium Foil
6Melting and boiling point Relation to metalsThe capability of a substance to sustain high temperature
Metals are in a solid state at room temperature
7Lustre and Color Relation to Metals ApplicationExplain how well the substance shines or reflects light
Metals are lustrous while non-metals are dull. Most metals have a silver-grey color
Application: Jewelry