Metals and non-metals - physical properties

Front

What is the only metal known to occur in liquid form?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which metal is an exception to the rule that all metals are solids?

Back

Mercury

Front

What does it mean for a substance to be sonorous?

Back

It produces a ringing sound when beaten.

Front

What is the property of metals that allows them to be beaten into thin sheets?

Back

Malleability.

Front

What is the property of metals that allows them to be drawn into wires?

Back

Ductility.

Front

What are the general physical properties of metals?

Back

Metals are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, sonorous, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is the difference between metals and non-metals in terms of conductivity?

Back

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are generally poor conductors.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a metal to be stretched into a wire?

Back

Ductility.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets?

Back

Malleability.

Front

Can non-metals be sonorous?

Back

No, non-metals are not sonorous; they do not produce a ringing sound when struck.