2.2.1-2.2.3 Metals Flashcard

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What is a Metal Alloy?

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A substance made when 2 or more metals are combined or when a metal and a nonmetal are united.

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What is the process of removing useful minerals from the ground called?

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Mining.

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True or False: Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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True.

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What are elements that are shiny and conduct electricity and heat called?

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Metals.

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What is an ore?

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A naturally occurring rock from which a useful metal or mineral is recovered.

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What is the primary characteristic of metals?

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They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the term for a mixture of metals?

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Metal Alloy.

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What is the main purpose of mining?

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To extract useful minerals from the ground.

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Name a property of metals that makes them useful in electrical applications.

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Good conductivity.

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What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are not.