Metals and Nonmetals Flashcard

Front

What is the most important metal mentioned in the text?

Back

Iron

Front

Which property describes a metal's ability to be permanently deformed in tension?

Back

Ductility

Front

Capacity of a metal to be permanently deformed by compression

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Malleability

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property of metals? Conductivity, Ductility, Brittleness, Malleability

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Brittleness

Front

What is the primary reason metals are used in industry?

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Their high conductivity

Front

Which metals are classified as precious metals?

Back

Silver and Gold

Front

What is the effect of higher temperatures on the properties of metals?

Back

They increase

Front

Property of a metal that resists external loads

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Strength

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Characteristic of nonmetals

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Brittleness

Front

What is the purpose of coatings on metals?

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To protect from corrosion